William Ruto Reiterates Support For Haiti As Transitional Presidential Council Takes Office

• President William Ruto affirmed Kenya's dedication to restoring peace in Haiti following the inauguration of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC)
• Ruto emphasised the importance of the TPC in Haiti's political transition, highlighting its role in re-establishing crucial state organs for restoring law and order
• He expressed Kenya's readiness to collaborate with other nations and international organisations to support Haiti's stability efforts.
• Ruto assured the TPC of Kenya's full support in implementing the political accord and executing security support infrastructure

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to restoring peace and order in Haiti.

The head of state issued a statement moments after the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) took office.

In a statement on X on Friday, April 26, Ruto stated that TPC would play an integral role in pacifying the Caribbean nation.

"The swearing-in of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) today is a crucial step in the political transition of Haiti. The TPC has the singular task of moving speedily to re-establish key organs of the State critical to the restoration of law and order and necessary for the ushering of hope to all Haitians as prescribed by the Decree of April 12, 2024," wrote Ruto,

Ruto says Kenya is ready

The president further stated that the country is willing to work with other nations to ensure stability in the troubled nation.

Ruto underscored his support for the TPC, whose main mandate is to restore key state organs in Haiti.

"In implementing the roadmap contained in this political accord, Kenya stands ready and willing- in concert with a broad alliance of nations in Africa and CARICOM- committed to Haiti's stability, to rapidly execute the security support infrastructure envisaged under UN Security Council 2699 (2023). Kenya assures the TPC of Haiti of its full support as it shepherds the country through this complex interregnum," Ruto added.

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Ruto assures Haiti of 'full support' as transitional presidential

William Ruto Reiterates Support for Haiti as Transitional Presidential