President William Ruto has announced that following the swearing in of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) in Haiti, Kenya is now ready to rapidly execute security support.
In a statement, the head of state indicated that the new leadership will be crucial in ensuring that key organs in the Carribean nation are reestablished and easing the political transition of Haiti.
Additionally, he said that the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) will ensure the restoration of law and order among Haitians, bringing hope to the communities.
“The TPC has the singular task of moving speedily to re-establish key organs of the State critical to the restoration of law and order and necessary for the ushering of hope to all Haitians as prescribed by the Decree of April 12, 2024.
“‘In implementing the roadmap contained in this political accord, Kenya stands ready and willing- in concert with a broad alliance of nations in Africa and CARICOM- committed to Haiti’s stability, to rapidly execute the security support infrastructure envisaged under UN Security Council 2699 (2023),” stated Ruto.
Also, he assured the new leadership of his support as it leads the country through the complexities of the ongoing crisis.
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The Swearing in of Haiti’s TPC Referenced by Ruto
The Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) comprises of nine members who were sworn in at the National Palace early Thursday, April 25, morning, amidst threats of gang attacks.
The council is set to lead the country following over 30 months of governance by the outgoing government.
At the same time, a letter dated April 24 announcing the official resignation of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry surfaced. Henry was stranded abroad due to gang attacks on the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince when the ceremony took place.
In his letter, Henry recognized the current situation and conveyed his sympathy for the losses and suffering experienced by the Haitian people throughout his time in office.
“I hereby acknowledge the state of affairs and present the resignation of my government. I sympathize with the losses and sufferings endured by our compatriots during this period,” he said.
The Minister of Economy and Finance, who has been leading the government in the absence of the former Prime Minister since late February, was appointed as the interim Prime Minister by decree issued during the Council of Ministers meeting on April 24.
He will serve in this capacity until the formation of a new government, which will be established by the Presidential Council along with a new transitional Prime Minister.
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Key Roles the TPC Will Play
The Council has been tasked with immediately working on selecting a president among themselves and nominating a provisional prime minister who will form a new government.
In addition, the team will work with the new government to establish a provisional electoral council (CEP).
The TPC will also be establishing a control body to oversee the actions of government members and facilitate the deployment of the multinational security support mission to be led by Kenya against gang violence in Haiti.
They will also supervise the major transition projects including public and national security, economic recovery, infrastructure rehabilitation, food and health security, national conference and constitutional reform, rule of law, justice, human rights, and elections to renew the country’s political personnel.
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