Nairobi – Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Musalia Mudavadi, has called for greater international backing to stabilize Somalia and Haiti, warning that insecurity in both nations carries far-reaching consequences.
Mudavadi made the appeal on Thursday during a quarterly briefing for members of the diplomatic corps in Nairobi. He urged the global community to intensify financial, technical, and logistical support, stressing that both countries stand at turning points where failure to act decisively could undermine international peace and security.
On Somalia, Mudavadi noted that despite commendable progress against Al-Shabaab, the country’s institutions remain fragile as the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) prepares for its final drawdown. He cautioned that without adequate international reinforcement, hard-won security gains could unravel, jeopardizing regional stability.
“Somalia’s stability is not only critical to the Horn of Africa but also to global security. The international community must remain engaged and ensure the transition is successful,” he said.
Turning to Haiti, Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s readiness to lead a UN-backed multinational mission to restore order in Port-au-Prince but emphasized that the initiative requires urgent and sustained global support to succeed. He called for immediate contributions from donor nations to provide the mission with resources strong enough to confront escalating gang violence and institutional collapse.
Diplomatic observers noted that Kenya’s appeal reflects its growing role as a frontline player in peacekeeping, both regionally and beyond. However, they cautioned that without stronger global coalitions, efforts in Somalia and Haiti risk being underfunded and overstretched.
Mudavadi concluded by urging world powers to match commitments with action, emphasizing that stability in Somalia and Haiti is a collective responsibility that safeguards international peace.