Kenya Deploys 200 More Police Officers To Combat Gangs In Haiti

An additional 217 Kenyan police officers have been sent to Haiti as part of the multinational force to fight gang violence in Haiti.

The Caribbean Island criminal gangs still control at least 85 percent according to estimates despite the deployment of Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) last June.

Our additional troops to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti arrived safely in Port-au-Prince and were received by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime and other government officials. 

The Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen announced in a statement.

The PM hailed the reinforcement as a crucial step in restoring order in the country. The contingent was accompanied by the Deputy National Security advisor Mr. Joseph Boinnet, Deputy Inspector General Administration Police Service, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli and Commandant-General Service Unit, Mr. Ranson Lolmodooni. 

Murkomen further stated in the announcement.

The Haitan President President Fritz Alphonse Jean thanked Kenya for their unwavering support in combating the gang and affirming that the Carribean nation will ensure the soldiers remain safe.

We want to welcome our brothers from Kenya. The other Kenyan troops are fighting hard, and these are challenging times and in challenging times we need friends like you. 

The President said.

Global Mission: Arrival of Kenya\’s additional contingent of police officers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. pic.twitter.com/JlLA5OyxOZ

— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) January 19, 2025

Lately, some 10 countries have together pledged over 3,100 troops for Haiti as part of the anti-gang force but have been deployed so far.