Kenya says it will send an all-female Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to reinforce security efforts in Haiti where criminal gangs are seeking to overthrow the government of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country.

President William Ruto has hailed President Donald Trump's administration for supporting the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti.The agreement for Kenya to spearhead the security mission in the Caribbean nation was finalized last year under President Joe Biden's leadership.

Kenyan President William Ruto, speaking at the 4th annual convention of the Global Cathedral Church in Nairobi, announced that President Trump supports Kenya’s mission in Haiti. Puttingand end to the

Trump’s foreign aid freeze “undermines American leadership and credibility around the world,” lawmakers tell Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has deployed 217 more police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational force to curb gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation, Kenya's interior minister said on Saturday. According to the minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, the police officers departed from Kenya on Friday.

A Kenyan police officer in Haiti was captured in a heartwarming video teaching school going kids Swahili songs. One of the songs he taught was Jambo Bwana.

Nairobi — The third contingent of National Police Service (NPS) officers deployed to Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support Mission has begun post-deployment training to enhance their readiness and effectiveness in addressing local security ...

There are still significant challenges with the funding that were already there with the Biden administration.”

The female SWAT team comprises women who have undergone rigorous training and are designed to handle high-risk situations.

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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has deployed 217 more police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational force to curb gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation, Kenya’s interior minister said on ...

NAIROBI, KENYA - Kenya's interior minister said the east African nation has deployed another 217 police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational