Final Batch of Kenyan Police Officers Returns From Haiti, Ending 18-Month Security Mission
News Updated: 28 April 2026 22:15 EAT
Last contingent of 150 police officers serving in Haiti arrive at JKIA, received by Interior CS Murkomen and Police IG Kanja, marking end of 18-month Kenya-led multinational security support mission.
The final contingent of 150 Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, marking the conclusion of Kenya’s role in the multinational security support mission.
The officers were received on arrival by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who commended them for their service abroad.
Their return formally ends an 18-month deployment under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission, which was established to help stabilise Haiti amid escalating gang violence and institutional breakdown.
Kenya assumed leadership of the mission after authorisation by the United Nations Security Council, positioning the country at the forefront of international efforts to restore order in the Caribbean nation.
The contingent of 150 officers constituted the final group remaining in Haiti, tasked with overseeing the last phase of operations and coordinating the withdrawal process.
During the mission, Kenyan police worked alongside Haitian authorities and international partners to secure critical infrastructure and support law enforcement operations in gang-affected areas.
Key installations guarded by the multinational force included airports, seaports, government facilities and major road networks considered vital to Haiti’s stability.
The deployment began in mid-2024, with Kenya committing up to 1,000 police officers in multiple rotations, making it the largest contributor to the mission.
Several batches had returned earlier following completion of their assignments, with Tuesday’s arrival closing the final chapter of Kenya’s direct operational involvement.
Officials indicated that the mission will now transition into a new phase under a restructured international framework aimed at sustaining security gains.
The government described the mission as a significant milestone in Kenya’s contribution to global peacekeeping and international security cooperation.
Authorities further noted that the experience gained by the officers would strengthen domestic policing capacity, particularly in handling complex security operations.
The returning officers are expected to undergo debriefing and reintegration processes before resuming duties within the National Police Service.
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