U.S.

State Secretary nominee Marco Rubio has lauded Kenya's leadership in the multinational security mission in Haiti, noting its critical role in restoring stability to the Caribbean nation.

Speaking before the U.S.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio, a US Senator, commended Kenya's efforts while urging foreign partners to provide additional financial and logistical support. "The Kenyans are there, and they deserve a lot of credit for being willing to take on that mission.