President Ruto, speaking at the high-level side event on Haiti hosted by Kenya and the United States, praised the achievements of the MSS Mission to Haiti, highlighting the leadership and dedication of Kenyan police officers in restoring order and hope.

The President emphasized transformative gains in Haiti under the MSS Mission, including the reclaiming of police headquarters by the Haitian National Police, the reopening of schools with students now successfully graduating, and the opening of key roads and highways previously controlled by gangs.

He commended the resumption of police academy training in Haiti, where 750 new recruits have already graduated, marking a critical step toward strengthening national security and stability in the country.

The head of state criticized the international community for failing to honor pledges made to Haiti’s security mission, warning that the gap between promises and delivery has left the Kenyan-led force operating at only 40 per cent capacity.

The president said that the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission had been undermined by chronic shortfalls in international backing—citing the failure to deploy the initially promised 2,500 security personnel, inadequate armored vehicles and logistical support, and unreliable equipment.

While commending the United States for providing vehicles, Ruto notes that most were secondhand and frequently broke down, exposing officers to serious risks with The mission now totals 989 officers—735 of them Kenyan.

The President disclosed that Kenya’s plan to set up 12 new forward operating bases stalled due to logistical setbacks, enabling gangs to reclaim some previously secured territories.

He further pledged that Kenya would remain engaged in Haiti and play its role in the transition to the GSF, but insisted that the international community must no longer fail the Haitian people.