Kenya announced plans to transition its Haiti-led security mission into a UN operation amid a temporary pause in US funding. Despite the delay, officials say the mission remains operational with available resources.
Korir Sing’oei, Kenya’s Foreign Ministry principal secretary, dismissed reports that the US had frozen funding, clarifying that Washington had only paused $15 million of the pledged $600 million for 90 days. He emphasized that $110 million had already been disbursed, ensuring the mission’s continuity.
To secure long-term financial stability, Kenya is working on transitioning the mission into a UN-led operation, allowing access to statutory UN funds. Sing’oei reaffirmed that the deployment would proceed as planned despite funding concerns.
The multinational mission, led by Kenya and approved by the UN Security Council in October 2023, aims to support Haitian authorities in combating gang violence and restoring stability. The US funding pause follows a broader review of foreign aid programs.