The Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti has received a significant boost following a new round of military equipment donations from the United States (U.S.).
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the U.S. State Department, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), provided crucial resources to bolster the Haiti National Police (HNP) in their ongoing efforts to combat gang violence and restore security in the region.
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U.S. Military Equipment Donation
The latest support package includes:
✅ Two trucks
✅ Nine Toyota and Ford vehicles
✅ Two armored loaders
✅ 600 firearms and other heavy equipment
According to an MSS statement on Tuesday, the additional military gear will play a key role in sustaining the momentum of the Haiti security mission.
“Sustaining the momentum, the fight against gangs received a major boost on Monday, February 10, 2025, when the U.S. State Department, through the INL, donated crucial equipment to the HNP,” read part of the statement.
U.S. Clarifies Stance on MSS Mission Funding
This donation comes amid speculation about the U.S. pausing its funding for the MSS mission in Haiti. The U.S. Embassy in Haiti swiftly refuted these reports, clarifying that key financial aid remains intact.
“The United States has not paused all assistance for the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. On the contrary, Secretary Rubio approved waivers to allow for millions of dollars in mission-critical assistance to the MSS mission and Haitian National Police (HNP),” the February 6 statement confirmed.
The approved funding waiver includes:
🔹 $40.7 million (Ksh5.2 billion) for mission-critical assistance
🔹 Support for logistical operations, vehicle maintenance, medical services, and transportation
🔹 Specialized subject matter experts to assist the HNP
However, the U.S. has temporarily paused $13.3 million (Ksh1.7 billion) allocated to the UN Trust Fund, though Kenyan Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei assured that the mission has enough resources to operate until September 2025.
Additional International Support for MSS
Beyond U.S. contributions, the MSS mission has received pledges worth $110.3 million (Ksh14.2 billion) from other nations, including:
🌍 Canada
🌍 France
🌍 Turkey
🌍 Spain
🌍 Italy
🌍 Algeria
Recent Developments in MSS Operations
🔸 Three helicopters were recently delivered by a Ukrainian cargo plane from El Salvador for medical evacuations (Medevac) and casualty evacuations (Casevac).
🔸 The fourth contingent of Kenyan police officers has already landed in Haiti, reinforcing the security presence in the country.
The Kenya-led mission continues to gain global support, ensuring that efforts to stabilize Haiti remain on track despite funding uncertainties.
