- UN Secretary -General Stéphane Dujarric confirmed that the United States would suspend funding for Haiti delegation
- The decision came from President Donald Trump's broad agenda to cut US foreign aid and put America first
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke alone, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed his legitimacy from the commission, the support of the United Nations
The United States has suspended its financial contribution of more than KSh 1.6 billion to the UN Treasury in support of Haiti's international security delegation.
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Why does Donald Trump suspend funding for Haiti missions?
This decision is due to the President's agenda Donald Trump Reduce US foreign aid, including efforts to reduce USAID activities.
The termination of the funding is part of the 90 -day review of foreign aid programs under the “US First” Trump Policy.
According to France24, UN Secretary -General Stéphane Dujarric confirmed the moratorium on the funding, saying:
“We received official information from the United States requesting a termination of work immediately about their contribution to the trust fund for the International Security Assistance Message (MSS).”
The MSS delegation, supported by the UN Security Council but is not a UN -led operation, is based on voluntary contributions from participating nations.
Although the program has received funding for more than KSh 14 trillion especially from countries like Canada it continues to face the challenges of supply and workers while Haiti gangs expand their control over Port-or-Prince and other areas.
As the United States ends its contribution, concerns are increasing on the sustainability of the message and the fate of Haiti's fragile security situation.
The obstacle also occurs in a difficult time, with Kenya preparing to send additional officers, including the SWAT women's team, to strengthen the security efforts in Haiti.
Will Kenya remove its troops from Haiti?
In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed the legitimacy of the commission, citing its support from the UN Treasure Remaining active until September 2025.
“The MSS is supported by the trustworthy treasury initiated by the United Nations as directed by the UNSC Declaration 2699/23 which was updated through Res 2751/24 until the end of September 2025,” Kanja said.
The moratorium on the funding comes despite the presidential assurance William Ruto That his US counterpart has promised to continue supporting the message.
Despite financial restrictions, the Kenyan -led delegation has made great strides, including the opening of the school and the courts in the end of 2024.
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