On Tuesday, Kenya confirmed the conclusion of its security mission in Haiti, with the final contingent of 150 police officers returning home.
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Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen, cabinet secretary for the Interior Ministry, said that over the course of the deployment, about 730 Kenyan officers served in the mission, which is now transitioning to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
Murkomen led a Kenyan delegation to Haiti to oversee the final drawdown of Kenya’s contingent in the Multinational Security Support mission, describing the deployment as a success.
Kenya deployed its first group of officers to Haiti in June 2024 following a commitment made by President William Ruto at the United Nations General Assembly in 2023.
Murkomen said Kenyan officers worked closely with the Haitian National Police and international partners to restore order and reduce gang activity.
He noted that the mission contributed to improved stability, including the peaceful transfer of executive power in February 2026, an outcome he described as a major milestone for Haiti.
The role of Kenyan forces is expected to be replaced by the phased deployment of up to 5,500 members of the Gang Suppression Force.
This UN-authorized, multinational security mission is tasked with operations proactive to restore security and state authority, including: targeting and neutralizing gangs, securing critical infrastructure, ensuring humanitarian access, protecting civilians, and assisting the Haitian Police with training, operations, and intelligence.
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
