The Dominican Republic and Kenya have signed a new agreement aimed at enhancing support for the UN-backed multinational security mission in Haiti, where escalating violence continues to destabilize the region.
Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Kenya’s First Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Secretary Musalia Mudavadi formalized the pact on Monday during a bilateral meeting focused on Haiti’s deteriorating security situation.
The agreement outlines a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that provides medical evacuation and repatriation support for injured or fallen Kenyan personnel deployed in Haiti. Authorities confirmed that 20 members of the Kenyan contingent have already received treatment in the Dominican Republic.
“We deeply appreciate Kenya’s commitment and sacrifice in leading this mission,” said Alvarez during a press briefing. “Their bravery resonates with us, as Haiti’s stability has direct implications for our own national security.”
Kenya has deployed more than 600 police officers to Haiti as part of the international mission, which is now in its second year. Despite its mandate to help restore order, the mission has faced major challenges, with armed gangs controlling approximately 85 percent of Port-au-Prince, severely impacting civilian life and government operations.
Initial plans called for a force of 2,500 personnel, but troop contributions from other nations have lagged, limiting the mission’s effectiveness. According to recent figures, 1,617 people were killed and 580 injured during the first quarter of 2025 alone, underlining the urgent need for international intervention.
Mudavadi emphasized Kenya’s ongoing commitment to the operation and highlighted the Dominican Republic’s critical role in supporting their forces.
“Your assistance has been vital — from emergency medical care to intelligence sharing,” he said. “We must continue to work in close cooperation to ensure the mission’s success and help stabilize Haiti.”
Mudavadi’s visit follows recent high-level talks in Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to rally further international support for the Haitian mission.