Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday presided over the final withdrawal of Kenyan police from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti.
The send-off took place at Toussaint Louverture International Airport as the operation transitions to the Gang Suppression Force. Murkomen said Kenyan officers, who had been deployed since June 2024, were leaving behind communities they had helped stabilise during a difficult period.
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Kenya had pledged to send 1,000 officers under a mission authorised by the United Nations, though deployment reached 730 personnel due to logistical challenges.
Working alongside the Haitian National Police and partners from countries such as the Bahamas, Belize, Canada and Jamaica, the Kenyan contingent helped secure key infrastructure and support the restoration of public services. Murkomen said these efforts contributed to improved stability, including a peaceful transfer of power in February 2026, with signs of normalcy slowly returning across parts of the country.
The CS noted that local communities had shown appreciation for the officers, even attempting to delay the departure of some units. He also paid tribute to fallen officers, including APC Samuel Tomoi Kaetuai, APC Benedict Kabiru and Corporal Kennedy Nzuve, who lost their lives during the mission.
While acknowledging allegations of misconduct, Murkomen said investigations were conducted and reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to accountability. A United Nations representative linked to the Gang Suppression Force was present during the send-off as the final group of officers began their journey back home.