Prime Cabinet
Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that he held a telephone conversation
on Wednesday with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
He said they discussed
ongoing efforts to restore security and promote political stability in Haiti.
During the
call, Landau conveyed the US government’s condolences following the death of
Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, who died in a road accident while on duty in
Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
“The two
leaders wished a quick recovery for eight other Kenyan officers injured while
serving in the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS),” a statement from
Mudavadi’s office reads.
They paid
tribute to all personnel who have lost their lives in the pursuit of the
mission’s mandate.
Kenya’s role
in the MSS is rooted in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699, and
both leaders acknowledged President William Ruto’s leadership in sustaining the
country’s commitment.
During the
call, Mudavadi lauded the US for its continued support, noting that Washington’s
efforts “have galvanised international backing for the MSS mission and enhanced
the technical capabilities of our forces”.
The two
officials agreed that the MSS has made “significant strides” in addressing
Haiti’s security challenges by strengthening security operations, supporting
the Haitian National Police and facilitating the safe reopening of schools.
They
underscored that the success of the mission depends on the international community’s
willingness to provide sufficient and predictable support.
The leaders
noted that this is essential to restoring peace and enabling political progress
in Haiti.
Mudavadi said
Kenya remains committed to contributing to the stabilisation of Haiti, despite
facing various constraints.
“Kenya
is committed to and stands ready to continue making its contribution to the
stabilisation of our brotherly state, Haiti,” he said.
He called on
the United Nations Security Council to “take the necessary political steps to
ensure that the MSS or any other initiative receives adequate and sustainable
support to bring peace and prosperity to Haiti".
“We owe it to Haitians; we owe it to humanity,” Mudavadi said.
