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Kenya has received 150 police officers back from Haiti, marking the return of the fourth contingent under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
The officers arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on April 21, signaling the end of Kenya’s active role in efforts to restore stability in the Caribbean nation.
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The team, drawn from the National Police Service, was headed by Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli, who had earlier been in Haiti for senior-level discussions with local authorities.
Their return represents another phase in the rotation of Kenyan personnel who have been deployed to help stabilise Haiti amid rising gang violence and a weakening of state institutions.
While in Haiti, the officers worked alongside the Haitian National Police to restore order, safeguard key infrastructure, and protect civilians, particularly in Port-au-Prince, which has faced persistent insecurity.
Kenya has been at the forefront of the MSS mission, a United Nations-backed initiative designed to strengthen local security systems and support the country’s path back to stability.
Previously, Inspector General Douglas Kanja commended the returning officers for their discipline and professionalism in a challenging environment, noting that their performance demonstrated Kenya’s dedication to global peacekeeping efforts.
The latest return follows earlier batches, including a third and second group that arrived in March, highlighting a phased deployment and withdrawal strategy.
Meanwhile, Chad is expected to gradually assume leadership of the mission under the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), with full deployment anticipated by October 2026. The transition comes after Kenya opted out of continuing its role due to unresolved disagreements over command of the new force, despite having trained over 2,000 Haitian police officers to sustain operations after their exit.
