Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced that the officers will take part in Friday’s Jamhuri Day parade, giving the country a chance to honour them publicly for their service.
The officers arrived back in the country on Tuesday after completing their long deployment. They were among the first Kenyan team sent to Haiti in June 2024 under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), which has since been renamed the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
The officers arrived back in the country on Tuesday after completing their long deployment. They were among the first Kenyan team sent to Haiti in June 2024 under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), which has since been renamed the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
A new team from Kenya landed in Haiti on Sunday and has already assumed operations.
According to the National Police Service, the mission made significant progress in improving security in Haiti.
According to the National Police Service, the mission made significant progress in improving security in Haiti.
Officers helped stabilize areas affected by gang violence, reopened major roads that had been blocked, and supported efforts to boost the capacity of the Haitian National Police. They also contributed to restoring movement in neighbourhoods where residents had been living in fear.
Speaking during the officers’ reception, Kanja said the country wanted to recognise their sacrifice, discipline, and resilience.
Speaking during the officers’ reception, Kanja said the country wanted to recognise their sacrifice, discipline, and resilience.
He explained that having them march during the national celebrations would allow Kenyans to see and appreciate the work they carried out thousands of kilometres away.
“We want Kenyans to know that you went to Haiti and you are back home,” he told the officers.
“We want Kenyans to know that you went to Haiti and you are back home,” he told the officers.
“You served faithfully for 18 months, and now you return strong and ready to continue serving our nation.”
Before participating in parade rehearsals, the officers gathered at the Embakasi A Campus for an official debrief.
Before participating in parade rehearsals, the officers gathered at the Embakasi A Campus for an official debrief.
The National Police Service organised a warm reception attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, National Security Advisor Monica Juma, and several senior security officials.
Kanja praised the officers for maintaining professionalism and human rights standards throughout their time in Haiti.
Kanja praised the officers for maintaining professionalism and human rights standards throughout their time in Haiti.
He added that the experience they gained in dealing with complex security situations would now strengthen Kenya’s internal operations.
After the Jamhuri Day celebrations, the officers will go on leave to reunite with their families after more than a year away from home.
After the Jamhuri Day celebrations, the officers will go on leave to reunite with their families after more than a year away from home.
Kanja also assured them that their pending allowances for October and November would be released once the United Nations transfers the funds.
Tags
News