By Mandere Onyinkwa
Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, has visited Kenyan officers serving in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, even as the operation begins a gradual drawdown.
The visit, which took place on Monday comes amid a transition of the mission into the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) following the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), marking a new phase in international efforts to stabilize the Caribbean nation.
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Masengeli was received at the MSS Operational Base by Contingent Commander Godfrey Otunge, alongside senior diplomatic officials including U.S. Chargé d’Affaires David Howell, Kenya’s Consular General Noor Gabow, and Deputy Ambassador to the United States Robert Wasike.
During a brief ceremony, the DIG was updated on ongoing MSS operations, the progress of the drawdown, and key milestones achieved since the Kenya-led deployment began nearly two years ago.
The mission has been central to efforts aimed at pacification and stabilization in Haiti, which has faced prolonged insecurity linked to gang violence.
Masengeli praised the officers for their service and resilience, conveying a message of appreciation from Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Kenyans back home.
“I pay tribute to the dedication and professionalism you have demonstrated while serving here,” Masengeli said.
“You carry with you the goodwill of the people of Kenya and the leadership of the National Police Service.”
He added that the transition to the GSF marks “an important step in consolidating the gains made under the MSS mission,” while ensuring continued support for Haiti’s security institutions.
The drawdown process is already underway, with at least 150 Kenyan officers departing Haiti as part of the phased exit.
Also present at the ceremony were General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, Recce Company Commanding Officer William Sawe, and DIG’s aide Grace Kamau.
Kenya has been leading the MSS mission in Haiti as part of a broader international response to restore order, with the transition expected to reshape future security interventions in the country.
