President William Ruto has maintained that kenya will fully support Haiti in its efforts to return to normalcy amid chaos and increased gang activities.

President Ruto said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the phone and reaffirmed "our unwavering commitment to supporting Haiti."

PHOTO | COURTESY President William Ruto

"Additionally, I engaged with the Prime Minister of The Bahamas Philip Davis, representing the Caribbean Community and Common Market as well as Haiti's outgoing Prime Minister Ariel Henry."

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"During our discussions, I conveyed our unwavering commitment to supporting Haiti, emphasising that they are our brothers and sisters. I assured them that we will remain actively involved and we will not abandon Haiti in their time of need," said Ruto.

PHOTO | COURTESY President William Ruto

President Ruto's proposal centers on dispatching a reconnaissance mission to Haiti once a functioning administration is established.

"I further outlined our plan to deploy a reconnaissance mission as soon as a viable administration is in place, ensuring that our security personnel are adequately prepared and informed to respond effectively to the evolving situation," he said.

Kenya revealed that the UN-backed multinational effort to send police to violence-stricken Haiti had been postponed.

PHOTO | COURTESY President William Ruto

According to AFP, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei's decision came after Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to step down after armed gangs took control of parts of the Caribbean nation.

"There has been a fundamental change in circumstances as a result of the complete breakdown of law and order and the subsequent resignation of the PM of Haiti," Korir Sing'oei, principal secretary for foreign affairs, told AFP.

Kenya has maintained that it will deploy 1000 soldiers to the Caribbean nation despite a court ruling halting the mission and international security agencies warning against the mission.