The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau./FILEThe U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, is expected in Nairobi for a series of security related discussions. Washington has sent Landau to Nairobi for discussions on the way forward. While in Nairobi, Deputy Secretary Landau will meet Kenyan officials to discuss commercial engagement, counterterrorism cooperation, Kenya's contributions to security in Haiti, and broader regional issues, officials said. In December 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States ⁠has received pledges of up to 7,500 security personnel for a gang suppression ‍force in ⁠Haiti. The U.S. and Canada hosted a closed-door pledging conference for the gang suppression force at the United Nations on December 9, 2025.

Source: The Star January 26, 2026 14:46 UTC