US Deputy Secretary Of State Christopher Landau shakes hands with officers during a ceremony to honor Haiti Mission Officers at National Police College Embakasi A Campus in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has commended Kenya for its role in restoring peace in Haiti, saying the East African nation answered the international community's call when others would not. Only one country stepped up to the plate, and that's Kenya," Landau said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recognized the efforts of both the Kenyan and US governments in the Haiti mission, saying the team showed character and values. Landau is on an official visit to Kenya as part of his travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1.

Source: Standard Digital January 29, 2026 19:10 UTC