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United States continues to support Kenya’s leadership of important MSS Haiti mission – US Embassy

Friday 07th February, 2025 02:32 PM| By Kiplagat Sang

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has reiterated that the country has not stopped supporting the Kenyan-led security mission to Haiti.

In a statement on X on Friday, February 7, 2025, the Nairobi Embassy said the US is supporting the important mission in the Caribbean country.

“Leaders from @USEmbassyHaiti welcomed the newest group of Kenyan police officers to Haiti Thursday. The United States continues to support Kenya’s leadership of the important Multinational Security Support mission,” the statement read.

US Embassy statement affirming the country's support for MSS support in Haiti. PHOTO/Screengrab by People Daily Digital from US Nairobi Embassy from @USEmbassyKenya/X — US Embassy statement affirming the country’s support for Haiti MSS mission. PHOTO/Screengrab by People Daily Digital from US Nairobi Embassy from @USEmbassyKenya/X

The stance from the Nairobi Embassy comes barely hours after the Haiti Embassy said the US has not paused the support for the MSS security in the country plagued by lawlessness, especially in the capital city, Port-au-Prince.

Haiti Embassy stance

“The United States has not paused all assistance for the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. On the contrary, Secretary (Marco) Rubio approved waivers to allow for millions of dollars in mission-critical assistance to the MSS mission and Haitian National Police (HNP).

“The Department of State approved waivers for $40.7 million in foreign assistance to benefit the HNP and MSS mission. This includes logistical contracts to support forward operating bases, a vehicle maintenance contract to support the MSS mission fleet, a medical services contract for the HNP, and transportation services for Department of State-provided equipment deliveries, and contracts that support subject matter experts with the HNP.

“As recently as yesterday, the United States delivered much-needed heavy armoured equipment to the MSS mission and HNP in Port-au-Prince.

“The UN Secretary-General announced that implementation of the remaining $13.3 million funds provided by the United States to the UN Trust Fund has been paused. The $15 million provided in total to the Trust Fund represents less than 3% of the total funds that the United States is providing directly to support the MSS mission,” the Haiti Embassy announced.

The statements from the embassies come after it emerged the US was freezing aid to Haiti.