A fifth contingent comprising of 230 specialized Kenyan Police officers landed at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday December 8, 2025, to aid in reinforcing and scaling up gang violence in the war-torn country.
The troops were accompanied by former Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett and were received by the President of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, Laurent Saint-Cyr, alongside other top members of the Haitian authorities, including Gang Suppression Force (GSF) leadership led by Force Commander Mr. Godfrey Otunge.
According to GSF, the Kenyan officers will form a crucial part of the United Nations authorized Gang Suppression Force approved by UN Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025).
“This is indeed a decisive step in GSF’s commitment to working closely with the Haitian National Police and other institutions in battling armed criminal gangs. Since its authorization, GSF’s robust, targeted counter-gang operations have focused on dismantling criminal organizations, leading to gradual successes,” read a statement issued by the GSF.
As this happens, a batch of approximately 100 officers are expected return back to Kenya after completing one-year mission in Haiti.
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, H.E. Laurent, lauded the departing officers for the role they played during their tour of duty. He also conveyed Haiti’s commitment to maintaining harmonious working relationship.
On his part, former IG Boinett conveyed greetings from Kenya’s President William Ruto to the Haitian leadership and people, reiterating President Ruto’s message that Kenya will stand with the Haitian people to ensure that peace and stability is achieved in Haiti in this phase of transition.
He also extended gratitude to all the GSF personnel and applauded the troops leaving the theatre for exemplary duties towards the realization of the mandate and promised continued collaboration among the Kenyan police with all the GSF actors.
Additionally, the troops are expected to join their counterparts from El Salvador, Guatemala, the Bahamas, and Jamaica in eliminating the criminal gangs.
Earlier during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President William Ruto hailed the Kenya led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, stating that the impact has been substantial despite inadequate support from the International Communities.
“Despite inadequate and unpredictable resources, the MSS has registered undeniable success,” President Ruto said.
He noted numerous achievement since the onset of the mission including reclaiming of Police headquarters, reopening of schools, roads and highways previously under gang control among others.
