Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has weighed in on the recent concerns about Kenyan police being deployed in Haiti.
Gachagua in an interview at Inooro on Friday, said the deployment of Kenyan police in Haiti for peacekeeping is a sign of a powerful symbol of shared humanity.
"If you look at the people of Haiti, you will definitely see your sister or brother in trouble," he said.
He further said that Kenyan policemen have a very good track record across the world.
"The UN Security Council, after thoroughly checking on the output of our police officers, recommended our officers to join forces with other officers across the world to bring order in Haiti."
The DP said the UN has given officers affirmation that they can be entrusted as the best in calming chaos and bringing order.
Gachagua's remarks come after concerns were raised following President William Ruto's move to send 1,000 police officers to Haiti to help combat gangs and restore peace.
President William Ruto welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s approval of a Kenya-led security mission to Haiti amid gang violence that has rocked the Caribbean country’s capital Port-au-Prince for over a year.
The 15-member council on Monday adopted a resolution that authorises the Kenya-led 'Multinational Security Support mission' to support Haiti police in combating the gangs.
The resolution, drafted by the United States and Ecuador, was approved with 13 votes in favour, while China and Russia abstained from the vote.
Ruto welcomed the council’s decision terming it “an overdue and critical instrument to define the multinational mission.”
The President described the mission as a moral obligation for the international community.
