Kenya Pulls Troops From Haiti, UN Reveals African Replacements
Kenya first deployed police officers to Haiti on June 25, 2024, with the first contingent comprising approximately 400 officers...
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Kenyan police officers are returning home from Haiti as Chad prepares to take over their role in a restructured security mission. A batch of 215 Kenyan officers arrived back in Nairobi on Tuesday evening.
- 215 Kenyan police officers forming the second contingent of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti have returned home.
- The mission involves the Kenyan National Police Service and the upcoming deployment of Chadian forces, with support from the United Nations.
- The transition is part of a revamped United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) aimed at strengthening Haiti’s capacity to combat armed gangs, with the full force expected to deploy by October.
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Kenyan Police Return From Haiti as Chad Prepares to Take Over Security Mission - March 2026
The second contingent of over 200 Kenyan police officers has returned home from Haiti, successfully concluding their deployment with the Multinational Security Support Mission. A batch of 215 Kenyan officers arrived back in Nairobi on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Chad is preparing to take over their role in a restructured security mission. Additionally, Kenya's Principal Secretary Steve Isaboke met with the European Commission to discuss strengthening digital cooperation between Kenya and the EU. Separately, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a warning about fake recruitment messages circulating online, coinciding with the rollout of major road projects across the country.
