They also called an end to Prime Minister Ariel Henry's reign - an incident that has never been witnessed in Kenya. Thus, Kenya's decision to deploy 1,000 police officers to quell violence in Haiti and restore law and order was met with mixed reactions. As apprehension grows regarding whether Kenyan officers will be up to the task, Kenyans.co.ke takes a look at the disparities between the two police services. Questions, however, linger on whether Kenya's firepower can overpower Haitian gangs who have access to high-powered rifles. Months later, Kenya's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that 1,000 officers would be sent to the nation to assist in battling the criminal gangs.

Source: Daily Nation October 05, 2023 17:24 UTC