By Ongaga Ongaga
The fourth contingent of National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission returned to the country on Tuesday.
The return happened after completing their tour of duty in the Caribbean nation.
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The 150 officers touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard national carrier Kenya Airways plane.
They were received by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, National Security Advisor Joseph Boinett, Deputy Inspector General (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat and other senior commanders.
Also present were senior officers who had accompanied the team back from Haiti following high-level engagements with authorities there.
They included Deputy Inspector General (Administration Police Service) Gilbert Masengeli, General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni and National Police Service Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga.
The officers are part of a broader Kenyan deployment under the MSS framework, which is supporting the Haitian National Police in combating gang violence, restoring public order and securing critical infrastructure in the troubled nation.
In his remarks during the reception, Kanja lauded the officers for their performance, saying their conduct had upheld Kenya’s standing internationally.
“You have demonstrated exceptional discipline, professionalism and commitment while serving in a complex and high-risk environment,” he said.
“Your contribution has been instrumental in advancing the mission to restore stability in Haiti.”
He added that the government appreciates their role in representing the country abroad, noting that their efforts align with Kenya’s broader commitment to global peace support operations.
Boinett described the deployment as a landmark moment for Kenya’s security diplomacy, saying the officers had carried out their duties with distinction.
“This mission is historic, and you have risen to the occasion. Your integrity, sacrifice and resilience have upheld Kenya’s reputation with honour and pride,” he said.
The returning contingent had been deployed as part of Kenya’s leadership role in the multinational mission, which has seen Kenyan officers take the lead in assisting Haiti to rebuild its security institutions amid escalating gang activity and instability.
Other senior officers present at the airport included Principal Deputy to the DIG APS Masoud Mwinyi, Border Patrol Unit Commandant Davis Lomwatu, National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Commandant Isaac Alimaa, APS Chief of Staff James Kamau and APS Director of Operations Jackson Kangani, among others.
