Port-au-Prince, Haiti – As Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille travels to the U.S., Kenyan police have started patrolling Port-au-Prince to combat armed gangs, part of a UN-backed mission.

Conille, with key ministers, left Haiti on Friday, with Justice Minister Carlos Hercule acting as prime minister in his absence. The delegation will meet with international financial institutions and inspect Haiti’s Washington embassy. Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer will meet Conille on Monday.

The U.S. financially supports the Kenya-led security force, requested by Haiti in 2022. The first Kenyan officers arrived this week, with over 2,500 expected.

Residents hope the Kenyan presence will restore peace.

Gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier has vowed to resist the Kenyan police, calling them invaders. The violence has displaced over half a million people, with half the population facing hunger.

As Kenyan police work to stabilize Haiti, they face unrest at home, highlighting the challenges of global security efforts.