The second contingent of National Police Service (NPS) officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission returned to the country on 17th March 2026.
The team, led by the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, who had earlier visited Haiti for a high-level meeting with Haitian authorities, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 10.30 p.m.
He was accompanied by the Commandant of the General Service Unit, Mr. Ranson Lolmodooni, SAIG, and the Director of Operations for the Administration Police Service (APS), Mr. Jackson Kangani, SAIG.
Upon arrival at JKIA, the delegation was received by the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo. He was accompanied by the National Security Advisor, Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma, and the Deputy National Security Advisor, Mr. Joseph Boinett.
The contingent comprises 215 officers who have served in Haiti for the past 18 months, providing operational support to the Haitian National Police (HNP), securing critical infrastructure, and supporting efforts to dismantle gang operations, particularly in Port-au-Prince.
In his remarks, the Inspector General commended the officers for their selfless service, discipline, and professionalism during the mission. He also expressed gratitude to His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, for the continued support, through the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, which contributed significantly to the mission’s success.
In his address, Dr. Raymond Omollo lauded the officers for the successful completion of their mission, noting their integrity, discipline, and sacrifice.
He described their deployment to Haiti as historic, emphasizing that they represented Kenya with honour and distinction in promoting global peace and stability.
Also present during the reception were the Commandant of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), Mr. Joseph Limo, SAIG; the Commandant of the Border Patrol Unit (BPU), Mr. Davis Lomwatu, SAIG; the Commandant of the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’, Mr. Isaac Alimaa, SAIG; among other senior officers.
By Anthony Solly
