Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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- Jan 28, 2026
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On Tuesday night, the second group of Kenyan officers sent to Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) program touched down in Kenya. Kenyan police deployment to bring peace to the war-torn Caribbean nation came to an end with the repatriation.
Following UN Security Council permission, the Kenya-led peacekeeping effort got underway in 2024. Contingents from Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Canada provided support to Kenyan officers.
Along with senior security officials, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo greeted the troops and praised them for their selfless sacrifice and steadfast dedication to duty.
"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," he said.
They also honoured three officers who died in the line of duty, as PS Omollo affirmed that their families will be supported.
The first contingent returned home on December 9, 2025, after an 18-month mission in Haiti.
Approximately 980 Kenyan police officers were progressively sent to Haiti to put an end to gangs who had taken control of the country's capital, Port-au-Prince.
This follows the end of MSS and the creation of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) as part of a shift approved by the UN Security Council.
For the first 12 months, the GSF will employ a maximum of 5,500 uniformed people, including soldiers and police officers.
The new mission is supported by the United States, Panama, other member states, and several Caribbean nations.
In order to carry out operations to eliminate gangs, secure vital infrastructure, and facilitate humanitarian access, GSF will collaborate closely with the Haitian National Police (HNP) and the Haitian Armed Forces (HAF).
PS Omollo further maintained that Kenya remains committed to working alongside Haiti and the international community to sustain the gains made and support long-term peace efforts.
Following UN Security Council permission, the Kenya-led peacekeeping effort got underway in 2024. Contingents from Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Canada provided support to Kenyan officers.
Along with senior security officials, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo greeted the troops and praised them for their selfless sacrifice and steadfast dedication to duty.
"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," he said.
They also honoured three officers who died in the line of duty, as PS Omollo affirmed that their families will be supported.
The first contingent returned home on December 9, 2025, after an 18-month mission in Haiti.
Approximately 980 Kenyan police officers were progressively sent to Haiti to put an end to gangs who had taken control of the country's capital, Port-au-Prince.
This follows the end of MSS and the creation of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) as part of a shift approved by the UN Security Council.
For the first 12 months, the GSF will employ a maximum of 5,500 uniformed people, including soldiers and police officers.
The new mission is supported by the United States, Panama, other member states, and several Caribbean nations.
In order to carry out operations to eliminate gangs, secure vital infrastructure, and facilitate humanitarian access, GSF will collaborate closely with the Haitian National Police (HNP) and the Haitian Armed Forces (HAF).
PS Omollo further maintained that Kenya remains committed to working alongside Haiti and the international community to sustain the gains made and support long-term peace efforts.