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Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille To Take Country Back as Kenya Police Arrive

Haiti Prime Minister Vows to Retake Country As UN-Backed Kenya Police Arrive: 'Lay Down Your Guns'

Kenya police arrived in Haiti for a UN mission against gang violence, marking the fourth foreign intervention, with mixed reactions due to past UN issues.

Haiti: Kenya Police Advance Team Arrives, Multinational Security Support Group to Arrive This Week

Elite Team of Kenya Police Arrives in Haiti; First Batch of Security Force on its Way

Jun 24, 2024 08:59 PM EDT By Ross Key

Elite Kenya police are sent to Haiti to combat gangs. The first 400 officers in this UN-backed mission aim to restore stability amid violence.

Haiti Police Commanders Meet Kenya Inspector General Ahead of Planned Kenyan Police Deployment

Jun 18, 2024 09:34 PM EDT By Ross Key

Kenya's police chief met Haiti commanders in Nairobi, confirming Kenya's UN-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti by June's end to combat gang violence.

Haiti Multinational Security Support Mission: Kenya Officials Arrive Early as Police Faces Delay Due to Equipment Shortage

May 22, 2024 09:40 PM EDT By Ross Key

A Kenyan delegation is in Haiti to assess facilities and equipment for a security force. They will also meet with US and UN officials to finalize the deployment timeline.

Haiti, Kenya Sign Agreement; Will Send Troops To Fight Haitian Gangs

Mar 01, 2024 08:05 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Approximately 1,000 Kenyan police officers are poised for deployment to Haiti, aiming to address escalating gang violence in the region. The move reflects international efforts to curb the security crisis in Haiti.

Haiti: Gang Violence Sparks as Prime Minister Ariel Henry Travels to Kenya

Feb 29, 2024 08:36 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Intense gunfire rattled Haiti's capital as a formidable gang leader declared intent to seize the police chief and government ministers. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, currently in Kenya, aims to solidify plans for deploying a foreign armed force to combat gangs in his absence.

Haiti, Kenya, US Officials Wrap Up Multinational Security Mission Talks, Date Remains Unknown

Haiti, Kenya, US Agree to Send Kenya Police to Fight Haitian Gangs But No Date Yet

Feb 15, 2024 09:49 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Haiti, Kenya, and the US advance discussions on deploying armed forces, yet no specific date is set. The progress signals collaborative efforts, emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts between the nations without specifying a concrete timeline for the deployment.

Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon World Record Holder Dies in Car Crash

Kenya's Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Car Crash

Feb 12, 2024 01:35 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Men's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a road accident in Kenya on Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the sports community.

Haiti: Kenya Court Stops Police Deployment to Caribbean Country, Says it's 'Illegal and Invalid'

Kenya Court Blocks Police Deployment to Haiti to Help Fight Violence

Jan 26, 2024 09:30 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The Kenyan High Court has prohibited the government from dispatching police officers to combat gangs in Haiti.

Haiti Crisis: UN Security Council Approves Sending Security Forces To Country Led By Kenya

Oct 02, 2023 10:46 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The UN Security Council has now decided on how to deal with the Haiti Crisis, and their solution is to send a peacekeeping force led by Kenya to fight the gangs taking over the country.

Haiti Gang Violence Escalates; UN To Establish Multinational Security Support

UN Security Council Discusses Establishing Multinational Security Support to Fight Haiti Gang Violence

Sep 28, 2023 11:35 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The UN Security Council is deliberating on establishing a multinational security support mission for Haiti as the country grapples with escalating violence and insecurity driven by entrenched criminal gangs.

Haiti Crisis: US Pledges $100 Million After Kenya Proposed To Send Multinational Force

Sep 25, 2023 02:08 AM EDT By Rick Martin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the country will pledge to help a UN multinational force led by Kenya that will be dealing with the Haiti Crisis.