President William Ruto on Saturday made an impromptu visit to the Kenyan police contingent of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti.
In a video seen by the Star, Ruto is seen leading in a praise and worship song ‘Amenitendea’ which translates to “He has done it for me”
As he led the song, the officers are seen clapping and singing along.
“Ametutendea, ametundea, Emanueli ametutendea.”
“Tutapata ushindi, tutapata ushindi, Emanueli tutapata ushindi,” they are heard singing.
The President then starts praying for the entire Multinational Security Support Mission team and their success.
State House said Ruto was in Haiti to assess the progress of the MSS mission, visit and commend the Kenyan contingent working alongside their Haitian counterparts and meet with the Transitional Presidential Council, led by Edgard LeBlanc, as well as members of the Haitian Cabinet.
Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council communication team said that the visit is part of strengthening the bilateral relationships between the two countries.
There are currently 400 Kenyans police officers in Haiti tasked with helping the Haitian police take on gangs that have continued to force people out of their homes.
The Kenyans have been joined by troops from Jamaica and Belize.
The mission was first authorized by the Security Council in October 2023 for a year.
The first contingent of 200 Kenyans arrived in Port-au-Prince on June 25 and a second group on July 16.
Ruto’s visit to Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Saturday marks 100 days after flagging off the Kenyan police contingent.
