Interior Ministry Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has confirmed the return of the final batch of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti, marking the winding down of the country’s participation in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.
In a statement on April 20, the Interior Ministry said a total of 653 officers from the National Police Service have now returned home following a phased drawdown after a two-year deployment.
“653 Kenyan Police Officers Return Home After Two-Year Haiti Mission. Kenya has reached a major milestone in its international peace support efforts, with 653 National Police Service (NPS) officers now returned home from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti,” the interior ministry statement read in part.
Kenyan Police Complete Third Phase of Haiti Drawdown, Interior Ministry Says
The Interior Ministry stated that the latest contingent of 208 Kenyan police officers arrived on March 24, 2026, completing the third phase of the ongoing drawdown from Haiti.
According to the Ministry, this follows the return of 215 officers on March 17, 2026, and an earlier group of 230 officers on December 9, 2025, as part of a structured phased withdrawal.
“This follows the return of 215 officers on 17 March 2026 and an earlier contingent of 230 officers on 9 December 2025,” the Ministry said.
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It further noted that the withdrawal is being implemented in stages in line with operational transition arrangements.
Additionally, it was noted that the process follows the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), which shifts operations to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), marking a new phase in stabilization efforts in Haiti.
Kenyan Police Support Security and Stability Efforts in Haiti
According to the interior reports, Kenyan police officers supported the Haitian National Police in operations aimed at combating gang violence and restoring public order during their deployment.
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They were involved in securing key infrastructure, including the international airport, seaport, and major road networks, as well as assisting with the reclamation of areas previously controlled by criminal gangs.
The Interior Ministry confirmed that the officers also facilitated humanitarian access by ensuring safe movement for civilians and aid agencies operating in affected areas.
“They also enabled humanitarian access by ensuring safe movement for civilians and aid agencies, while contributing to the strengthening of local policing capacity and public confidence in law enforcement,” the statement read.
In addition, they contributed to strengthening local policing capacity and improving public confidence in law enforcement institutions.
