The National Security Advisor to the President, Monica Juma, says the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti will continue despite the United States government halting its contribution of $15 million to the UN Trust Fund.
In a statement on the X platform, Juma confirmed that the operations will be backed by approximately $110 million from other donors.
“It is true the U.S. contribution to the UN Trust Fund for MSS Haiti is on pause, affecting about $15 million in support. It is also true that the MSS mission is a priority and a beneficiary of the waiver,” Juma stated.
“Meanwhile, there are sufficient funds in the UN Trust Fund for Haiti from other countries (approximately $110 million) to continue operations,” she added.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura reiterated that the MSS mission is supported by the UN Trust Fund for Haiti, established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 in October 2023.
“This Kenya-led mission also includes police deployments from Guatemala, Jamaica, El Salvador, Bahamas, Belize, among others,” Mwaura stated.
He further noted that as of the end of 2024 a total of $110.3 million had been pledged by several countries, including the United States, Canada, France, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Algeria.
Of the amount, $85 million had already been received by the Trust Fund including substantial contributions from the United States.
“While a portion of the undisbursed US contribution amounting to $15 million has been temporarily held due to the US presidential directive, the Fund remains well resourced to support the mission until the end of September 2025,” Mwaura added.
On Tuesday, the United Nations confirmed the U.S. government’s order to immediately stop contributions to the mission as part of a 90-day foreign aid freeze.
Kenya, which is leading the MSS mission, has so far sent over 600 officers to support Haiti’s National Police in securing the Caribbean nation.
