Kenya police recount 18-month Haiti mission, praised for bravery and professionalism

Kenya police officers who served under the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti have recounted their experiences and the challenges faced during the 18-month deployment in the Caribbean nation. Speaking a day after their return, the officers said that despite operating under difficult and often dangerous conditions, they rose to the task, helping to reclaim and restore critical infrastructure, including schools and medical facilities, from armed gangs. While expressing regret over the loss of three officers during the mission, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen lauded the contingent for its exceptional courage, discipline and professionalism.