Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued six key updates on the progress of police officers deployed to Haiti on January 18, 2025, as part of the United Nations-backed peacekeeping mission.
In a statement, CS Murkomen confirmed that an additional 217 officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit, along with specialized teams including medical personnel, mechanics, and communications experts, joined the first contingent of 400 officers sent to Haiti in June 2024.
Further, he noted that the officers were well underway in restoring security and stability in the Caribbean nation.
The deployment is part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), authorized by the United Nations Security Council under Resolution 2699 of 2023, with Kenya taking a lead role.
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Murkomen Highlights Progress After Second Police Deployment
At the same time, Murkomen noted that significant progress had been made in improving Haiti’s security.
Among the key milestones was the reopening of schools and colleges on October 2, 2024, followed by the resumption of court operations on October 7.
He described the events as positive steps toward normalcy, despite the continued threat posed by armed gangs.
Additionally, the joint forces had intensified operations targeting the financial networks of criminal organizations, seizing illegal arms, ammunition, and narcotics to cut off the major funding sources for gangs.
Community engagement has also been a focus, with MSS and HNP conducting education programs to promote responsible behaviour and build trust between law enforcement agencies and the public.
Additionally, the partnership has prioritized the safety of children and schools, rolling out outreach programs to discourage gang recruitment among the youth.
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Other Efforts Made by Kenyan Police in Haiti
Moreover, efforts have been directed at enhancing police capacity, with the expedited training of 747 cadets at the Haitian Police School.
According to CS Murkomen, the training program, which began in August 2024, concluded successfully on January 10, 2025, boosting the ranks of law enforcement personnel equipped to handle security challenges.
He highlighted the weakening of several major criminal gangs as a key achievement. Among the destabilized gangs are Delmas, led by Jimmy Cherizier; Kraze Barye, headed by Vitel Homme Innocent; and Gran Griff, under the leadership of Elan Luckson.
Also, the Interior CS reiterated Kenya’s commitment to global peace and stability, noting that peacekeeping requires empathy and collective action.
He expressed gratitude to the officers and their families for their sacrifices, affirming confidence in the National Police Service’s track record of excellence in international policing.
Kenya plans to deploy additional officers from various specialized units, including the General Service Unit (GSU), the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), and an all-female Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, further reinforcing its leadership in the Haiti mission.
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