Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was on Tuesday night the scene of a charged reception, as 208 officers of the National Police Service were formally received following their return from deployment in Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.
As they stepped off the Pride of Africa, Kenya Airways, the national carrier, pride registered in each measured salute, prayers were offered in quiet gratitude, emotion surfaced in the reunions that followed, and then, almost inevitably, came the celebration.
Their return follows a deployment that extended beyond frontline operations, with the officers contributing to institutional rebuilding in Haiti. They supported the rehabilitation of the National Police Academy now training its third cohort and the revival of the Armed Forces College, leaving behind a legacy of courage, professionalism and service that will endure long after their return.
In pictures: A 10-photo snapshot of the Police officers’ return, capturing moments of arrival, reunion and celebration.
In an emotional and fun moment, the Police officers broke into jubilant dances as their boots touched Kenyan soil, celebrating a safe return home. Photo/ FileSmiles, salutes and heartfelt embraces capture the emotional weight of the latest contingent of Kenyan police officers returning from the Haiti mission. Photo/ FileRevealing a lighter side of police service, a returning officer from the Haiti Mission flashes a playful thumbs-up and a wide, unguarded smile to a colleague moments after landing at JKIA. Photo/FileDeputy Inspector General of Police (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and National Security Adviser Dr Monicah Juma share a light moment at JKIA, minutes before 208 officers returning from the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti on Tuesday night, the 24th. Photo/FileA salute for a job well done, led by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat, and Deputy National Security Advisor Joseph Boinnet, marked the touchdown at JKIA of 208 police officers, part of a larger contingent deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission. Photo/ FileA moment of silence as members of the third MSS Mission contingent step onto the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) tarmac, their faces reflecting pride, fatigue and quiet triumph after months of stabilising Haiti. Photo/ FileNational Security Adviser Dr. Monicah Juma and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja applaud the contingent for their integrity and commitment, urging them to use lessons learned in Haiti to strengthen Kenya’s policing and future international operations. Photo/ FileThe human side of police service shone through in every reunion on Tuesday night, as 208 officers who served in the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti returned home. Photo/ FileThe senior police commanders and security advisors, led by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja salute the Haiti mission police peacekeepers. Photo/ FileKenya Airways crew pause for a picture with National Police Service leadership after bringing police officers home from the peace mission in Haiti. A quiet moment of shared pride following touchdown aboard the national carrier, the Pride of Africa. Photo/ FileThe Pride of Africa! Kenya Airways’ aircraft carrying 208 police peacekeepers home from Haiti comes to a quiet hold at the end of the runway at JKIA on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, its engines humming low. Moments later, the officers disembarked, not just from a flight, but back into the embrace of the motherland they served from afar. Photo/ File
Annah Nanjala Wekesa is a journalist at The Kenya Times, with a passion for crafting news-worthy stories that leave a lasting impact. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media from Kisii University. She has honed her skills in the art of storytelling and journalism. Her passion lies in the art of storytelling that resonates with audiences, driving a commitment to delivering news-worthy stories through the lens of integrity and precision. She can be reached at [email protected]
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