The responsibility for security in Haiti is a shared responsibility," says Mr Ruto. On a recent visit to Washington, Mr Ruto also mentioned wanting to boost Kenya's international standing in this arena. But at home, President Ruto is facing significant opposition and Kenya’s High Court has ruled that the deployment is unlawful. Mr Ruto defended the police, saying "legitimate" protests had been "hijacked by a group of organised criminals." It also accused Kenyan police of killing dozens of protesters last year and unlawfully arresting and detaining others.
