NAIROBI, Kenya — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General Douglas Kanja have visited Kenyan police officers in Haiti as the drawdown of the Kenya-led security mission comes to an end.
The visit, confirmed by the National Police Service (NPS), took place on April 27, 2026, where the delegation met officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
The team was received by MSS Contingent Commander Godfrey Otunge and Kenya’s Consular General in Haiti, Noor Gabow, alongside other officials.
Officials said the Cabinet Secretary was briefed on the mission’s operations, including efforts to stabilise security and reduce gang violence in Haiti.
The drawdown follows the transition of the mission into a new framework, the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025).
In his address, Murkomen praised the officers for their service and conveyed a goodwill message from President William Ruto, commending their role in restoring order in the Caribbean nation.
Inspector General Kanja also lauded the officers’ professionalism and discipline, noting that their experience would strengthen policing back home.
He emphasised the importance of leveraging lessons learned during the international deployment to improve operations within Kenya.
National Security Advisor Joseph Boinett described the mission as historic, saying the officers upheld Kenya’s reputation while contributing to international peace and stability.
The drawdown marks the conclusion of Kenya’s direct deployment under the MSS mission, with 150 officers returning to Nairobi as part of the final phase.
The transition to the Gang Suppression Force signals a shift in strategy as international partners continue efforts to stabilise Haiti, which has faced prolonged instability driven by armed gangs and governance challenges.
