Kenya to Deploy All-Female Tactical Unit to Support Haiti’s Security Mission

Kenya will deploy an all-female tactical unit to Haiti in November as part of its UN-backed security mission, aiming to bolster community trust and address gender-specific challenges in conflict. The Kenyan forces will assist Haitian authorities in efforts to stabilize the country amid escalating gang violence.

Opinion: Haiti Should Reject Return of UN Peacekeepers

Kenyan Troops

As the U.S. and Ecuador propose replacing the Kenya-led mission in Haiti with a UN peacekeeping operation, we argue that Haiti deserves better. The Kenyan mission, backed by new U.S. aid, offers a more effective solution that respects Haitian sovereignty.