Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, and Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, have visited the remaining Kenyan officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti as the drawdown of the Kenya-led deployment officially comes to an end.

The high-level visit, which took place on April 27, 2026, marked a significant moment in Kenya’s international peacekeeping efforts, as the final phase of the mission transitions into a new security framework.

The Kenyan delegation was received by MSS Contingent Commander Godfrey Otunge and Kenya’s Consular General for Haiti, Noor Gabow, alongside other dignitaries.

During the visit, the Cabinet Secretary and his team were briefed on the operational progress of the MSS mission, its achievements in restoring stability, and the ongoing transition to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

The shift follows the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), which provides the framework for restructuring international support efforts in Haiti.

Officials highlighted the mission’s role in pacification and stabilization efforts in gang-controlled areas, describing the Kenya-led operation as a critical intervention in Haiti’s fragile security landscape.

Addressing the officers, CS Murkomen conveyed a message of goodwill from President William Ruto, praising the personnel for their dedication, resilience, and sacrifice in restoring law and order far from home.

He also shared a message of appreciation from the Kenyan public, acknowledging the officers’ service under challenging and high-risk conditions.

Inspector General Kanja commended the officers for maintaining professionalism, discipline, and commitment throughout the deployment.

He noted that the mission’s success was also made possible through strong collaboration with international partners, urging the officers to apply the experience gained during the deployment to strengthen policing and public service in Kenya.

National Security Advisor Joseph Boinett described the deployment as historic, emphasizing that the officers upheld Kenya’s reputation with honour while contributing to peace and stability in a foreign nation.

He lauded their integrity, discipline, and personal sacrifice, noting that their work would remain a significant chapter in Kenya’s growing role in global security operations.

Their return signals the end of Kenya’s direct deployment under the MSS structure, as the mission evolves into a new operational phase under the GSF. Also present during the visit were Director of Operations for the Administration Police Service, Jackson Kangani, and Personal Assistant to the IG, James Murithi, among other senior officers.

As the final contingent returns home, Kenya closes a defining chapter in its international security engagement — one that has positioned the country as a key player in global peace and stabilization missions.