Kenya Police Return From Haiti

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The National Police Service (NPS) on March 25 received with fanfare its third contingent of officers returning from deployment in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.

A total of 208 officers arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where they were welcomed by senior security officials, including the National Security Adviser, Monicah Juma, and the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja.

The delegation also included the Deputy National Security Adviser, Joseph Boinnet, and the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat.

The officers had formed part of a larger Kenya-led MSS deployment tasked with supporting the Haitian National Police in combating gang violence, restoring public safety, and securing critical infrastructure.

Their operations focused on safeguarding key facilities such as airports, seaports, road networks, and major transport corridors, ensuring both civilian safety and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

The contingent also contributed to institutional rebuilding efforts. They supported the Haitian National Police Academy, now training its third cohort, and helped re-establish the Armed Forces College.

Speaking during the reception, Juma praised the officers for their service. “Your professionalism, commitment, and integrity have brought pride to both the National Police Service and the nation at large,” she said.

She encouraged the returning officers to share their experiences and lessons to strengthen future operations both locally and internationally.

Inspector General Kanja also lauded the officers, highlighting their “valour, discipline, and dedication to duty.”

He assured them of continued welfare support, including mental health and counselling services, as part of the post-mission debrief process.

Inspector General of police, Douglas Kanja, giving a speech during the reception of Kenyan officers from Haiti on March 24, 2026/HANDOUT

The event drew several senior NPS officers, including Masoud Mwinyi, Principal Deputy to the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service; Ranson Lolmodoni, Commandant of the General Service Unit; Davis Lomwatu, Commandant of the Border Police Unit; Isaac Alimaa, Commandant of the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’; and Bernard Mbatha, Deputy Commandant of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit.

Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and NPS Spokesperson, was also present to brief media representatives.

The return of the third contingent underscores Kenya’s ongoing commitment to international peacekeeping and security support missions. Their deployment has been credited with enhancing safety in Haiti, enabling humanitarian operations, and building institutional capacity within the Haitian security forces.

The officers are expected to reintegrate into their respective units while contributing knowledge gained from their overseas deployment to strengthen local policing and security operations across the country.

The Deputy National Security Adviser, Joseph Boinnet, greets National Security Adviser, Monica Juma, during the reception of the police officers from Haiti on March 24, 2026/NPS