3rd contingent of Kenyan police officers in Haiti mission jets back
By Mustafa Juma, March 25, 2026A hero’s welcome awaited 208 officers of the National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as they returned home from deployment in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.
NPS, in a statement shared via X on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, said that the contingent, part of Kenya’s ongoing international peacekeeping effort, touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where they were received by top security officials.
Among those present at the reception were National Security Adviser Dr Monicah Juma, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy National Security Adviser Joseph Boinnet, and Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat.
Senior officers from various units, including the General Service Unit, Border Police Unit, and Anti-Stock Theft Unit, were also in attendance.
“The National Police Service yesterday, 24th March 2026, warmly received its third contingent of officers returning from deployment in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission. The officers arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where they were received by the National Security Adviser, Dr.Monicah Juma, and the Inspector General of Police, Mr.Douglas Kanja,” NPS stated.
“The contingent was accompanied by the Deputy National Security Adviser, Mr.Joseph Boinnet; the Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, Mr.Eliud Lagat; the Chief of Staff for APS, Mr.James Kamau, SAIG; and the Director of Corporate Communication and NPS Spokesperson, Mr.Muchiri Nyaga, AIG.”
Kenyan officers in Haiti
The Kenyan contingent was deployed to Haiti to support the Haitian National Police (HNP) in combating gang violence, securing key infrastructure, and restoring public safety.
During their deployment, they played a critical role in safeguarding airports, seaports, road networks, and other transport corridors, ensuring safe movement of civilians and effective delivery of humanitarian aid.
Speaking at the reception, Monicah Juma praised the officers for their professionalism and integrity, noting that their service had enhanced Kenya’s reputation globally. She urged returning officers to share their experiences to strengthen both local and international operations in the future.
Phased withdrawal
This comes days after 215 officers from the second contingent of the MSS Haiti mission touched down in Nairobi.
“215 police officers, who formed the second contingent of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti, have safely returned home. The officers were part of our 2023 deployment to support efforts to stabilise Haiti and assist the Haitian National Police in restoring public order in areas affected by insecurity,” the Ministry of Interior wrote on X on March 18, 2026.
The officers were received by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, alongside Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and other senior security officials.