For him, the arrival of this new Kenyan contingent sends a strong and unequivocal message: Kenya is by Haiti’s side, for as long as necessary, until peace prevails. On June 26, 2025, the first Kenyan contingent, composed of 200 police officers, landed at this airport and received a warm and memorable welcome, recalls Otunge. The Haitian government, the director general of the PNH, the ambassadors, and an enthusiastic Haitian public welcomed them with open arms, while journalists captured that historic moment, he affirmed. Since that first landing of Kenya Airways in July of this year, three other contingents have followed. Today, Kenya has become the country that has deployed more than 700 specialized police officers, which has ensured a smooth transition from the former Security Support Mission (MSS) to the new GSF, the official continued. “These agents have worked tirelessly, side by side with the PNH, carrying out specific and intelligence-based operations, especially in the West and Artibonite departments,” Otunge affirmed. With the arrival of this new contingent, about 100 Kenyan agents who were part of the first deployment in July 2025 are leaving. You may be interested in: “When we transitioned from the MSS to the GSF, some skeptics, including the bands themselves, expected chaos and a security vacuum. On the contrary, the GSF has proven to be more focused, better coordinated, and better equipped, building on the hard lessons learned during the MSS mission,” added the military official. The commander also praised the “constant commitment” of other nations present on the ground: Bahamas, Jamaica, El Salvador, and Guatemala, which have shown their willingness to further reinforce the GSF with new capabilities. Otunge expressed his “deep” gratitude to the Haitian Government and the PNH. He highlights that their support, coordination, and political will have been indispensable. “Our joint efforts, led from the Prime Minister’s Office, the PNH and the GSF command, have enabled well-synchronized operations that have dealt significant blows to the gangs that torment this nation. This unit of action has been essential to mobilize all available resources towards a single goal: to restore the security and dignity of the Haitian people,” he insisted. However, these advances have not been achieved without sacrifices, the Kenyan military man hammered home. “We have lost PNH and GSF officers in the line of duty. May their souls rest in peace. Their bravery reminds us that the price of peace is often high, but it is a price we are willing to pay so that Haiti can regain its rightful place as a strong, safe, and prosperous nation,” he stated.“They arrive at a crucial moment, following the extension of the GSF mandate published on October 3, 2025. Their mission is clear: to reinforce, consolidate, and energize the progress already made by the GSF,” declared the commander-in-chief of the Force, Godfrey Otunge, in his speech.
Haiti receives 230 Kenyan police officers to reinforce the fight against armed gangs
Port-au-Prince.- A new contingent of 230 Kenyan police officers “highly specialized” arrived this Monday at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport, in Port-au-Prince, in order to reinforce the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, which is fighting against insecurity in this country devastated by armed violence.
This fifth contingent was received by members of the Haitian Government, by the director general of the Haitian National Police (PNH) and by members of the diplomatic corps.
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