President William Ruto has disclosed that he held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, focusing on pressing global, regional, and bilateral matters.
In a statement, President Ruto said the talks centered on ongoing international efforts to stabilize Haiti, where Kenya is leading the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. Kenyan police officers are at the forefront of the deployment, tasked with restoring order in the Caribbean nation, which has faced years of gang violence and political instability.
The President noted that both parties agreed on the importance of establishing a dedicated United Nations support office for the MSS mission. “We concurred on the imperative and support for a resolution at the UN Security Council that establishes a UN support office for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, to aid efforts to stabilise and secure Haiti,” Ruto stated.
According to him, such an office would provide critical logistical, financial, and political backing to strengthen international efforts in restoring peace and rebuilding governance structures in Haiti.
The leaders also reviewed security developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a region long troubled by conflict. Ruto emphasized that the joint East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission continues to play a crucial role in addressing instability and protecting civilians caught in the violence.
Ruto and Rubio reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to supporting regional peace and ensuring sustainable security for affected populations. They agreed to bolster cooperation across multiple sectors, with a focus on long-term collaboration that would enhance prosperity for both Kenyan and American citizens.
“The United States remains one of Kenya’s key allies, and today’s discussions reaffirmed our shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity both within our region and globally,” President Ruto said.
The conversation underlined the growing importance of the Kenya-US partnership, not only in security matters but also in broader bilateral cooperation. Both leaders agreed that sustained collaboration is vital in addressing emerging global challenges.
