Kenya has officially concluded its participation in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praising Kenyan officers for what he described as a successful and impactful deployment.
In a statement issued following his visit to Port-au-Prince, Murkomen said the final withdrawal of 150 Kenyan officers marked the end of the Kenya-led mission and the beginning of a transition to a new security framework under the Gang Suppression Force.
“Our officers served with utmost dedication and raised our Kenyan flag high,” Murkomen said, noting that the contingent worked closely with the Haitian National Police and other international partners to stabilize the country.
During the mission, Kenyan officers were instrumental in securing key infrastructure, including the Toussaint Louverture International Airport, seaports, and major transport corridors.
The operation also helped restore government presence in areas that had previously been inaccessible due to gang activity.
Murkomen added that the mission contributed to the reopening of essential services such as schools, hospitals, and businesses, offering a lifeline to communities affected by prolonged insecurity.
Among those present were Haiti’s Defence Minister Mario Andrésol, Haitian National Police Director General André Jonas Vladimir Paraison, and Gang Suppression Force Special Representative Jack Christofides.
The Kenyan delegation included Inspector General Douglas Kanja and National Security Advisor Joseph Boinett.
