The final contingent of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission has returned home, marking the official conclusion of Kenya’s peacekeeping role in the troubled Caribbean nation.
The group, part of the second deployment, arrived back in Kenya on Tuesday evening, bringing to a close a mission that began in 2024 following authorization by the United Nations Security Council. The Kenya-led operation included support from countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Canada.
Welcoming the officers, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo commended their service, praising their professionalism, discipline, and courage under challenging and often dangerous conditions.
“In a foreign land, alongside the Haitian National Police, they upheld the highest standards and flew the Kenyan flag with distinction,” he said.
The return also carried a somber note, as officials honored three officers who lost their lives during the mission. Omollo assured that their families would receive continued support.
The first group of officers had returned earlier, on December 9, 2025, after completing an 18-month deployment. In total, about 980 Kenyan personnel were sent to help stabilize the capital, Port-au-Prince, where gangs had seized control of key areas.
The conclusion of the MSS mission follows a transition approved by the United Nations, which replaces it with a new initiative known as the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The GSF is expected to deploy up to 5,500 personnel, including both police and military forces, for an initial 12-month period.
Backed by the United States, Panama, and several Caribbean nations, the new force will work closely with the Haitian National Police and Armed Forces to combat gangs, secure vital infrastructure, and support humanitarian efforts.
Despite the end of its direct deployment, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Haiti and the international community in sustaining progress and promoting long-term peace and stability.
