We are not sending quacks to Haiti, but experienced Police officers to keep order!
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 12 – Mbeere North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku has defended Kenyan Police officer’s ability to take down gangs terrorizing the deeply troubled nation of Haiti.
Ruku stated that Kenyan police officers are well experienced in peace keeping missions and being part of the Multi-national led force being deployed to Haiti they will help restore calm.
According to the law maker, the gang violence situation in Haiti does not require a military engagement but rather a strong police force to help maintain peace and Order.
“Through the experience which Kenya gained over the years in peace keeping missions the uniformed disciplined forces have gained a lot of experience in restoring law and order in different parts of the world including Namibia, Sierra Leone, Bosnia ,South Sudan and Somalia,” he said.
“Haiti is a sovereign nation and the republic of Kenya has an obligation to support any nation not only Haiti because what is happening in Haiti can happen to any nation,” he added.
Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry who already issued his resignation after a gang insurrection against the government has however urged his country people to remain calm until a transition of power can be arranged.
He assured that his government will stand down immediately upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and the naming of an interim prime minister.
In a video address, Henry, who is in Puerto Rico and unable to return to Haiti, thanked the Haitian people for the opportunity he had been granted and urged citizens to do everything they can for peace and stability to come back as fast as possible.
On Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki disclosed that the Kenyan-led Haiti Mission is in the pre-deployment stage.
Kindiki stated that the signing of the reciprocal agreement between Kenya and Haiti on March 1 2024 as required by the Court, set the stage for the deployment of officers to the violence stricken Caribbean country.
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