Kenya Dominican Relations
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is currently in the Dominican Republic where he has met senior Dominican government officials in a bid to strengthening security collaboration in support of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti.
Dr. Mudavadi met with his Dominican counterpart H. E Roberto Alvarez, together with donor nations and UN Security Council Permanent Representatives to assess the Security Mission in Haiti. The discussions focused on accelerating progress in restoring peace and livelihoods for the Haitian people. Minister Álvarez underscored the fundamental right of Haitians to shape their own future, a sentiment echoed throughout the meeting.
Building on key milestones outlined by National Security Adviser Amb. Monica Juma, participants rallied around the urgent need to resolve funding, equipment, and logistical hurdles stalling full deployment. There has been resounding backing for strengthening the MSSM, either directly or through a new funding model proposed by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres to boost the Haitian police’s capacity and push back against the criminal networks obstructing lasting peace. A strong consensus emerged: the time for decisive support is now.
The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has also met, albeit separately, with Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, Minister of Defence, and Mr. Faride Raful, Minister of Interior and Police of the Dominican Republic, to discuss strengthening security cooperation in support of the Haiti Security Mission. The talks revolved on advancing intelligence sharing and leveraging technology to boost the effectiveness of mission personnel in assisting Haitian police to dismantle gang networks. Kenya reaffirmed shared commitment to deepen cooperation aimed at restoring peace and unlocking livelihood opportunities for the people of Haiti.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also met the Dominican Senate President Ricardo De Los Santos marking the official launch of the Dominican Republic–Kenya Friendship Group, an initiative championed by Senator Veronica Maina and Senator Gustavo Salazar. The deliberations explored key pillars of collaboration, including the exchange of best practices on gender equity and the vital role of Parliaments in advancing national priorities through legislative and budgetary support.
Key members of the delegation include Amb. Monica Juma, National Security Adviser, and Mwenda Karisa, Ambassador-designate to the Dominican Republic.