Deprived of support, Kenya considers withdrawing from the mission in Haiti, reports Diario Libre

Due to a lack of international support, Kenya is considering withdrawing from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, according to Dominican media outlet Diario Libre, which reported the information on June 26, 2025. Kenyan President William Ruto has alerted the United Nations Security Council to the lack of financial and human resources, threatening to end his country's commitment if the situation persists. This announcement comes as the mission celebrates the first anniversary of its first troops' arrival in Haiti.

As the mission celebrates its first anniversary, the news came as a bombshell. According to Diario Libre, in a letter addressed to the Council President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, William Ruto denounced the non-fulfillment of international promises. Less than 40% of the announced personnel have been deployed, and only 11% of the funds needed for the first year have been raised: approximately 68 million dollars collected out of the 600 million planned. «We are obliged to review our commitment,» emphasized the Kenyan head of state, calling for a quick decision before the current mandate expires.

President Ruto also warned that essential logistical contracts are about to expire. Without a clear response from the UN Security Council, Kenya will not be able to maintain its position at the head of this mission, whose operational capabilities remain largely insufficient.

This warning comes as an urgent Security Council meeting is scheduled for this Monday, June 30, at the request of the Dominican Republic and the A3++ group, supported by Dominican President Luis Abinader and three former presidents, Danilo Medina, Leonel Fernández, and Hipólito Mejía. These leaders have sent correspondences to the Council's member powers, including Russia and China, to push for rapid action.

One year later: a mission without impact

In Haiti since June 25, 2024, the multinational mission led by Kenya has not resulted in the arrest of gang leaders or the recapture of strategic territories. Neighborhoods such as Port-au-Prince, La Chapelle, Mirebalais, and Saut-d'Eau remain under the control of armed groups.

The violence continues: more than 1.3 million internally displaced persons, at least 2,680 people killed, and 957 injured since January 2025, according to the United Nations.

Of the 2,500 agents promised, only 991 are currently deployed. The mission remains underfunded and without real impact. One year later, security has not improved, and the Haitian population remains left to its own devices.

Furthermore, the mission organized an event on June 26 to mark its first anniversary. Several members of the executive were present, including Advisor-President Fritz Alphonse Jean and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.