Kenya plans to open a consulate in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Cabinet approved this move on April 29 to support its peacekeeping efforts there. The new office will show Kenya's growing global role and fresh ties to Haiti.
The consulate will help Kenyans abroad with passport renewals, emergency travel papers, and citizen registration. It will serve as a key contact point during crises like crimes or accidents, offering advice and help with possible evacuations when needed.
The mission aims to boost trade between the two nations. It will share market opportunities that can help businesses from each country. Kenya and Haiti made their diplomatic ties official in September 2023, planning to exchange ambassadors based on friendship and shared aims.
This came just before Kenya led a UN peace mission to Haiti. Kenyan police have worked to calm the country, which faces gang violence and political problems. They also helped reopen the main airport in Port-au-Prince that had been closed for months.
The consulate will help Kenyans abroad with passport renewals, emergency travel papers, and citizen registration. It will serve as a key contact point during crises like crimes or accidents, offering advice and help with possible evacuations when needed.
The mission aims to boost trade between the two nations. It will share market opportunities that can help businesses from each country. Kenya and Haiti made their diplomatic ties official in September 2023, planning to exchange ambassadors based on friendship and shared aims.
This came just before Kenya led a UN peace mission to Haiti. Kenyan police have worked to calm the country, which faces gang violence and political problems. They also helped reopen the main airport in Port-au-Prince that had been closed for months.
