The fourth group of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti has returned to the country, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s international peacekeeping efforts.
A contingent of 150 officers serving under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission arrived back in the country on the evening of Tuesday, April 2, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Their return is part of the phased conclusion of the mission, which has seen officers coming back in batches over recent months.
The team was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli and was formally received by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, alongside senior officials from the National Police Service. The reception underscored the significance of the officers’ role in a mission that placed Kenya at the center of global security cooperation.
In an official statement, the police confirmed the arrival of the officers, noting that they had completed their deployment under the MSS framework. The mission, backed by the United Nations and led by Kenya, was initiated in 2024 to help stabilize Haiti amid escalating insecurity and gang violence.
With the return of this fourth contingent, Kenya moves closer to wrapping up its involvement in the Caribbean nation. Earlier, a third group of 215 officers had also been repatriated as part of the structured withdrawal process.
The Haiti deployment has been one of Kenya’s most high-profile international security engagements in recent years, reflecting the country’s growing role in regional and global peace support operations.