Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Haiti on Saturday to assess ongoing efforts to curb gang violence.
Ruto was greeted at the airport by armed officers and other officials before visiting a Kenyan base in the capital.
Kenya became the first country to send forces as part of a U.N. mission aimed at restoring order in Haiti.
Around 400 Kenyan police officers are currently deployed, and Jamaica recently sent about two dozen police and soldiers.
Despite these efforts, the U.S. and other countries have expressed concerns that the forces are under-resourced.
Gangs control about 80% of Port-au-Prince, and the mission is expected to grow to 2,500 personnel.
Nations like the Bahamas, Barbados, and Chad have pledged to send troops, but no timeline has been set.
The U.N. has been hesitant about a peacekeeping force due to past controversies, including cholera outbreaks and abuse scandals.
Ruto’s visit comes just days after Haiti formed a provisional electoral council to organize its first election since 2016.
Many hope the election and international support will help restore order in Haiti, which remains gripped by violence.
