President William Ruto made a significant announcement on Saturday, April 13, formally declaring the establishment of Haiti's Presidential Transitional Council, comprising nine members.

Ruto emphasized that this decision was a testament to the collective bravery and unwavering dedication of the Haitian Council of Cabinet to transform Haiti into a state free from violence.

"We anticipate swift action from the PTC in appointing the Prime Minister and Cabinet," the president remarked in his official statement.

Furthermore, President Ruto commended the leadership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for their resolute guidance during the extensive consultations that led to the formation of the transitional council.

"Kenya is confident that the new political leadership will lay the groundwork for resolving the crisis in Haiti, restoring security, and facilitating a political transition for the Haitian people," Ruto affirmed.

He reiterated Kenya's staunch solidarity with Haiti, expressing readiness to contribute within the framework outlined in the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 of 2023.

Despite Ruto's acknowledgment, sources familiar with the matter revealed that the official notice did not disclose the names of the new council members.

Reports also indicated that no specific timeframe was announced for the installation of the council or the replacement of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

Addressing the development, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei hailed the move as a pivotal moment that would signal an end to the rampant gang violence that had claimed numerous lives.

The resignation of Ariel Henry on March 12, following a crisis meeting of the 15-member Caribbean Community regional bloc, was acknowledged. "We acknowledge his resignation upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and the appointment of an interim prime minister," stated Mohammed Irfaan Ali, the president of Guyana and chairman of CARICOM.

During the meeting, it was decided to form a seven-member presidential panel tasked with selecting a new interim prime minister.

Earlier on March 1, Kenya finalized the deployment of 1,000 police officers to the strife-torn country. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony at State House in Nairobi, attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki and the Haiti Security Minister.

Speaking after the signing, Ruto pledged assistance to Haiti in addressing the gang issue, citing the shared origin of the two nations.