A second Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission has been killed as violent gang attacks escalate in the troubled Caribbean nation.
According to reports, the officer was ambushed while on duty in Port-au-Prince, where armed gangs continue to battle security forces for control of key areas. This latest casualty comes just days after another Kenyan officer was reported missing following an attack on a police convoy assisting a stranded Haitian patrol vehicle.
The escalating violence has raised concerns over the safety of Kenyan and other international security personnel deployed to restore order in Haiti. President William Ruto’s government has yet to issue an official statement on the latest fatality, but sources indicate that security officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence, with criminal groups taking over parts of the capital and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. Despite international efforts to stabilize the country, the security situation remains dire, putting foreign security forces at significant risk.
The Kenyan government is now facing increased pressure to reassess its commitment to the Haiti mission, as public concern over the safety of deployed officers grows.
