A second contingent of Kenyan police officers touched down in Nairobi on Tuesday evening, marking the close of their deployment to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission – a Kenya-led peacekeeping operation that reshaped the security landscape in one of the Caribbean’s most troubled nations.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, flanked by senior security officials, welcomed the returning officers at a reception in Nairobi. He praised their courage and professionalism under some of the most demanding conditions any officer could face.
“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 occasion also carried a somber note. Officials paid tribute to three officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the deployment. PS Omollo pledged that the government would stand by their families in the days ahead.
The MSS mission launched in 2024 following a green light from the United Nations Security Council, with Kenya taking point in a coalition that included forces from Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Canada.
Over the course of the operation, Kenya progressively deployed approximately 980 officers to Haiti, tasking them with dismantling the violent gangs that had seized control of Port-au-Prince and plunged the capital into chaos.
The first batch of Kenyan officers returned home on December 9, 2025, after completing an 18-month tour. Tuesday’s homecoming brings that chapter officially to a close.
The UN Moves to a Stronger Force
The return of Kenyan troops comes as the United Nations Security Council transitions from the MSS framework to a more robust structure – the newly formed Gang Suppression Force (GSF). Unlike its predecessor, the GSF will deploy up to 5,500 personnel, combining both police and military assets, and will operate under an initial 12-month mandate.
The United States, Panama, and a coalition of Caribbean and international member states have already thrown their weight behind the new mission. The GSF will work hand-in-hand with the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Armed Forces to dismantle gang networks, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches vulnerable communities across the country.
Kenya’s Commitment to Haiti Remains Firm
Even as its officers come home, Kenya has made clear that its interest in Haiti’s stability does not end here. PS Omollo reaffirmed that Kenya remains committed to supporting the international community’s efforts to build lasting peace in the country.
“Kenya continues to stand with Haiti and the global community to preserve progress and foster lasting peace,” he said.
For the officers stepping off the plane Tuesday evening, it was a hard-won return. They leave behind a Haiti that, while still fragile, has seen real movement against the gang structures that once paralyzed it – and they carry home the weight and the pride of a mission that put Kenya at the center of a major global peacekeeping effort.
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