The government has assured that the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti will proceed as scheduled, despite concerns over the freezing of funding by the United States. In a statement Wednesday, February 5, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura dismissed speculation that the U.S.
decision would jeopardise operations. "As of the end of 2024, $110.3 million (Sh14 billion) had been pledged by several countries, including the US, Canada, France, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Algeria," said Mwaura.
He noted that the mission is backed by the UN Trust Fund for Haiti, which was established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 in October 2023.
The spokesperson further clarified that the fund had already received $85 million (Sh10 billion), including substantial contributions from the U.S. "While a portion of the undisbursed U.S.
