The fourth contingent of police officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, comprising 150 officers, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on April 21, marking a key milestone in Kenya’s efforts to help restore order in the Caribbean nation.
The officers, drawn from the National Police Service, were led by Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli, who had earlier travelled to Haiti for high-level engagements with Haitian authorities.
They were received by the Inspector General of Police, Mr.Douglas Kanja, accompanied by the National Security Advisor, Mr. Joseph Boinett; the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Mr. Eliud Lagat; and other senior officers.
“The fourth contingent of 150 officers from the National Police Service (NPS), deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA),” police stated in a statement.
The 150 officers are part of a larger Kenyan contingent deployed under the MSS Mission to support the Haitian National Police (HNP) in combating gang violence, restoring public safety, and securing critical infrastructure.
Speaking during the reception, the Inspector General commended the officers for their selfless service, discipline, and professionalism throughout the mission.
He further conveyed appreciation on behalf of President William Ruto, for their role in advancing the mission of restoring order in Haiti.
In his remarks, Mr. Joseph Boinett also praised the officers for the successful completion of their deployment, highlighting their integrity, discipline, and sacrifice.
He described the mission as historic, noting that the officers upheld Kenya’s reputation with honour and pride while contributing to peace and stability in a foreign nation.
The return of the 150 officers marks the conclusion of Kenya’s role in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti, which began in 2024 and has seen the gradual return of Kenyan officers in batches.
Recently, a third contingent of 215 officers returned as the Multinational Security Support Mission, backed by the United Nations, nears its end.
