The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior Kipchumba Murkomen has lauded Kenyan police officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, as the deployment enters its final drawdown phase.
Speaking on Monday when he visited the remaining Kenyan officers serving under the MSS mission in Haiti, CS Murkomen congratulated the officer’s unwavering commitment and sacrifice to restore law and order in Haiti.
CS Murkomen and the entire Kenyan delegation were received by the MSS Contingent Commander, Godfrey Otunge, SAIG, and Kenya’s Consular General for Haiti, Noor Gabow, among other dignitaries.
He was briefed on the activities and operations of the MSS, the successes achieved particularly the pacification and stabilisation that the Kenya-led mission has accomplished and the drawdown as the MSS transitions to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) following United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2793 (2025).
In his address, the Cabinet Secretary passed a message of goodwill from President William Ruto while also sharing a collective message of support from the people of Kenya.
“Our officers in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti served with utmost dedication and raised our Kenyan flag high,” CS said.
Adding that: “Working with Haiti National Police and other MSS officers, they secured critical infrastructure, including the airport, seaport, and major transport corridors. They also restored state presence in previously inaccessible areas and supported the reopening of schools, hospitals, and businesses.”
On his part, IG Kanja heaped praise on the officers for conducting their duties with professionalism, discipline and commitment, while also underscoring the gainful support and collaboration of international partners and for standing firm with the MSS.
He further urged the returning officers to utilise the experience gained while on this mission for the good of the Service and the people of Kenya.
Speaking during the event, the National Security Advisor, Joseph Boinett, also praised the officers for the successful completion of their deployment, highlighting their integrity, discipline, and sacrifice.
He described the mission as historic, noting that the officers upheld Kenya’s reputation with honour and pride while contributing to peace and stability in a foreign nation.
Later, 150 officers left Haiti for Nairobi, Kenya, marking the conclusion of the drawdown.
Murkomen reaffirmed that while the mission has ended, Kenya’s solidarity with the people of Haiti remains steadfast, and expressed appreciation to all international partners who supported the operation.
“Though the Mission has ended, Kenya’s solidarity with the people of Haiti is enduring. We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners who supported this Mission and reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation in the maintenance of global peace and security,” he noted.
Also present were the Director of Operations APS, Jackson Kangani, SAIG, and Personal Assistant to the IG, James Murithi, CP, among other senior officers.
