The second contingent of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission has returned home, marking another phase in Kenya’s involvement in restoring stability in the Caribbean nation.
The officers touched down in Kenya on Tuesday evening and were received by Raymond Omollo alongside senior security officials, who commended them for their service in one of the world’s most volatile security environments.
The Kenya-led mission was launched in 2024 following approval by the United Nations Security Council, with Kenya taking a leading role in efforts to combat gang violence in Haiti. The operation also included support from countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Canada.
Speaking during the reception, Omollo praised the officers for their dedication and professionalism while serving abroad.
“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.
The ceremony also paid tribute to three Kenyan officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Omollo assured that the government would continue to support their families, recognising their sacrifice in the mission.
The first contingent of Kenyan officers had returned on December 9, 2025, after completing an 18-month deployment. In total, about 980 Kenyan personnel were gradually deployed to Haiti to help suppress heavily armed gangs that had taken control of large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
The return of the second contingent comes amid a transition in the international security framework in Haiti. The MSS mission is being phased out following a new resolution by the United Nations Security Council, which has paved the way for the establishment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
The GSF is expected to comprise up to 5,500 uniformed personnel, including both police officers and soldiers, and will operate for an initial period of 12 months. The new force has received backing from the United States, Panama, and several Caribbean nations.
Under the new structure, the GSF will work closely with the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Armed Forces to neutralise criminal gangs, secure key infrastructure, and facilitate humanitarian access.
Omollo reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting Haiti and the broader international community in maintaining stability and building long-term peace.
The return of the officers marks both the end of a critical chapter in the MSS mission and the beginning of a new phase in international efforts to restore order in the troubled nation.
