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The second contingent of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti has officially returned home, marking the conclusion of Kenya’s landmark peacekeeping role in the Caribbean nation.
The officers, who landed Tuesday evening, were part of the Kenya led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission launched in 2024 with approval from the United Nations Security Council.
The mission brought together forces from several countries to help restore order in Haiti, where gangs had seized control of large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Welcoming the officers, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo praised their bravery and professionalism, highlighting their service under challenging and dangerous conditions. The ceremony also paid tribute to three officers who lost their lives during the mission, with assurances of continued support for their families.
Approximately 980 Kenyan officers were deployed in phases to support Haiti’s security forces. Their return follows a transition to a new UN backed operation, the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which will continue efforts to stabilize the country alongside Haitian security agencies.
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting long-term peace in Haiti, even as its direct deployment under MSS comes to an end, closing a significant chapter in the country’s international peacekeeping efforts.
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