By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorKenya's President William Ruto had a telephone conversation with his United States counterpart Joe Biden on Tuesday night, during which the later thanked the leader for Kenya's agreement to lead a UN-backed multinational security mission in gang-ridden Haiti. The two leaders welcomed the successful vote at the UN Security Council to approve Kenya's request to lead the mission. "President Joe Biden spoke today with Kenya's leader William Ruto to thank him for responding to Haiti's call to serve as the lead nation for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. Read: Ruto urges UN to back security support for HaitiAdvertisementIn addition to the Haiti mission and the Africa Climate Summit, the two presidents also discussed other ways to promote regional security and mutual prosperity through new investment, jobs and sustainable growth. Read: Haitian PM says was targeted in assassination attemptThe violence in Haiti has also affected children and led to the kidnapping of people, including foreigners on mission.

Source: Daily Nation October 04, 2023 10:20 UTC