Kenya is actively preparing for a critically important mission in Haiti, with Kenyan Chancellor Alfred Mutua recently announcing preliminary measures aimed at ensuring the success of this operation. At the heart of these preparations, a key aspect is the learning of the French language by Kenyan forces, a step intended to facilitate communication with the local population and Haitian authorities. This strategic decision reflects Kenya’s deep commitment to playing a substantial role in preserving stability and security in Haiti.

Chancellor Mutua emphasizes that this mission goes beyond language mastery, encompassing logistical efforts, the acquisition of appropriate equipment, and thorough personnel training. The ultimate goal is to ensure that Kenyan troops are ready to face all the challenges that await them in Haiti.

At the core of this crucial mission is support for the Multinational Mission in Haiti and a commitment to eradicate the gangs that have plagued the country for an extended period. These gangs have thrived in the absence of adequately equipped security forces to counter them. Kenyan Chancellor Alfred Mutua is confident that his country’s intervention can play a decisive role in eliminating this threat.

Mr. Mutua has also responded to criticism from certain segments of Kenyan civil society. He has emphasized that the gangs do not enjoy the support of the Haitian population, thus reinforcing the legitimacy of the security mission. Kenyan forces are not in Haiti to occupy the country but to work closely with local authorities and international organizations to restore peace and stability.

At least ten people were killed during a new gang war in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, said the vice-delegate of the borough of Saint-Marc, Walter Montas.

According to him, the majority of the victims are from the civilian population who had gone to support a group that was fighting another gang.

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Clashes between rival gangs started on Friday May 26 and continued until Saturday May 27 in Petite-Rivière-de-l’Artibonite, Walter Montas said. According to him, it is the rival gangs who protect the population against Savien’s gang, because the police are absent and show no leadership.

“The Saint-Marc police station has been barricaded since January 10. The police are powerless, lack the material capacity to confront the gangs. There is no will from the top brass,” argued Walter Montas.

The Police inform that they have arrested the named Erline, in the Artibonite department, in particular in Liancourt, this Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the level of Pont-Sondé.

According to the first information available to the Police, Erline would be one of the concubines of Luckson, the leader of the gang called Gran Grif, based in Savien.

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Erline is the name of the young girl arrested by the police on Wednesday. She confessed that she was about to go to gang leader Luckson when the police apprehended her.

“For the moment, she is in custody. Note that the “Gran Grif” gang is involved in several cases of assassination and kidnapping.