The second contingent of Kenya Police officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) returned to Kenyan soil on Tuesday evening, marking the conclusion of Kenya’s role in restoring order in the conflict-affected nation.
The Kenyan-led peacekeeping mission began in 2024 following approval by the United Nations Security Council. The deployment included officers from Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Canada.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo welcomed the returning officers, praising their dedication and bravery.
“In a foreign land, under difficult and often dangerous conditions, alongside the Haitian National Police, they upheld the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and courage, flying the Kenyan flag with distinction,” Omollo said.
The ceremony also honored three Kenyan officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, with assurances that their families would continue to receive support.
The first contingent of Kenyan officers had returned home on December 9, 2025, after serving an 18-month mission. Over the course of the operation, approximately 980 Kenyan officers were deployed to assist in neutralizing gangs that had seized control of Port-au-Prince.
The mission comes as the United Nations Security Council transitions to a new operation: the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The GSF will consist of up to 5,500 uniformed personnel including police officers and soldiers for an initial period of 12 months. The new mission is backed by the United States, Panama, other member states, and several Caribbean nations.
The GSF will operate closely with the Haitian National Police (HNP) and Haitian Armed Forces (HAF) to conduct operations targeting gangs, secure critical infrastructure, and facilitate humanitarian access.
PS Omollo reiterated Kenya’s commitment to collaborating with Haiti and the international community to sustain the progress made and support long-term peace and stability in the Caribbean nation.
