Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s unwavering commitment to the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, following a phone conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
In a statement issued on September 4, Mudavadi emphasized Kenya’s readiness to continue supporting the stabilization efforts in Haiti, despite growing logistical, technical, and financial challenges.
“Kenya remains committed and stands ready to continue making its contribution to the stabilization of our brotherly state, Haiti. We applaud the selfless efforts of our gallant Kenya Police contingent in the MSS,” the statement read.
Mudavadi also called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take decisive political action by passing key resolutions that would ensure sustainable and predictable support for the MSS or any alternative peace initiative in Haiti.
“We urge the UN Security Council to pass the necessary resolutions to guarantee consistent support. We owe it to Haitians; we owe it to humanity,” he added.
The call between Mudavadi and Landau came amid reports that the U.S. government may appoint another country to lead the MSS mission, rather than Kenya. On August 20, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Kimberly J. Penland stated that Washington was exploring plans to double the size of foreign forces deployed in Haiti, possibly under new leadership.
Despite this development, Mudavadi welcomed the United States’ continued support in rallying international backing for the mission and strengthening its technical capacity.
Both leaders praised President William Ruto’s leadership and Kenya’s frontline role in addressing Haiti’s worsening security crisis. They noted that the MSS has made important strides in:
- Enhancing security operations,
- Supporting the Haitian National Police,
- Facilitating the safe resumption of learning in schools.
They also agreed that the mission’s long-term success hinges on the international community’s willingness to offer sustained and adequate support both financially and logistically to restore peace, enable political stabilization, and pave the way for prosperity in Haiti.
During their call, Mudavadi and Landau paid tribute to Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, a Kenyan police officer who died while on duty in Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Corporal Nzuve lost his life in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a road crash along the Kenscoff-Pétion-Ville Road during a recovery operation involving two MaxxPro armored vehicles. The accident also claimed the lives of two civilians.
Nzuve, a member of Kenya’s 3rd police contingent to the MSS, was honored for his courage, dedication, and service.
The two leaders extended their condolences to his family and commended all officers continuing to serve with honor despite difficult circumstances.
They also wished a speedy recovery to eight injured MSS officers and applauded the continued sacrifices of all personnel working under the mission’s mandate.
