Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that Kenyan officers deployed in Haiti will be reintegrated and considered for promotion once they return home.
Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, September 25, Murkomen said the National Police Service (NPS) would leverage the experience the officers have gained in the international mission to strengthen security operations locally.
He noted that some junior officers, who have taken leadership roles while on duty in Haiti, had demonstrated exemplary service that could see them rise in rank.
“If you look at the junior officers leading teams there, they have gained much experience. I’m sure that when they come back, they will rise in ranks and become leaders,” Murkomen stated.
The CS further hailed the mission as a “huge success,” crediting Kenyan officers with helping the Haitian Government regain control of critical infrastructure, including airports and government buildings, previously seized by criminal gangs.
Murkomen added that the deployment underscored Kenya’s global reputation in peacekeeping efforts. He said the mission would elevate the country’s profile as a humanitarian partner, ensuring stronger support from the international community.
“Under the leadership of President William Ruto, we have demonstrated that it is possible to liberate Haiti from gangs. This was a conscious decision by our government,” he said.
The CS also noted that a new framework is expected to be developed following this year’s United Nations session to improve the effectiveness of the mission.
The announcement came hours after the NPS confirmed the death of officer Benedict Kabiru, who went missing during an ambush in March. Kabiru had been reported missing while on duty in the Artibonite region before his demise was officially confirmed.
Murkomen urged Kenyans to celebrate the country’s achievements in international peacekeeping, drawing parallels with past missions in Namibia and South Sudan.
