Murkomen hails Kenyan police after Haiti Mission as final contingent returns home
By Francis Muli, April 28, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised Kenyan police officers who served in Haiti under a UN-backed security mission, as the final contingent returned home following months of deployment.
Speaking after arriving with the last group of 150 officers on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Murkomen said the mission marked a significant achievement for the country, noting that the officers had helped stabilise a volatile security environment.
“In June 2024, our police officers left Kenya to serve in Haiti under the UN-backed Multinational Security Support mission. At the outset, the security landscape was challenging and fluid. Today, they returned home with pride and a great sense of achievement,” he said.
A total of 730 Kenyan officers served during the mission, working alongside the Haitian National Police and other multinational forces to restore order in key areas. According to Murkomen, the officers secured critical infrastructure including airports, seaports, and major transport corridors, while also helping re-establish state presence in areas previously inaccessible due to insecurity.
He added that their efforts contributed to the reopening of schools, hospitals, and businesses, signaling a gradual return to normalcy.
The cabinet secretary described the homecoming as a moment of national pride, commending the officers for their professionalism and dedication.
“We cannot be more proud of their achievements as a country,” he said.
Murkomen also paid tribute to officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, naming APC Samuel Tomoi Kaetuai, APC Benedict Kabiru, and Corporal Kennedy Nzuve as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The homecoming ceremony was attended by senior security officials including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, National Security Advisor Joseph Boinett, and Multinational Security Support Force Commander Godfrey Otunge.
Also present were international and diplomatic representatives such as Barbados High Commissioner to Kenya William MacDonald, Uganda’s High Commissioner Eunice Kigenyi, US Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns, and Monica Juma, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Murkomen said the mission demonstrated Kenya’s growing role in global peace and security efforts, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting international stability initiatives.