Kenya on Thursday welcomed the UN Security Council’s decision to transfer leadership of Haiti’s security mission from the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support force to a Gang Suppression Force. The Gang Suppression Force will include up to 5,500 uniformed personnel, composed of police officers and soldiers, for a 12-month deployment to stabilize Haiti.
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said the move highlights Nairobi’s global role in responding to crises and fostering international security cooperation. “The unanimous adoption of Resolution 2793 (2025) is a welcome development for a more peaceful and secure Haiti,” said Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei.
Sing’oei added that Kenya’s leadership has mobilized international attention, forged consensus, and catalyzed collective action where others hesitated. Kenya became central to the Haiti mission last year after leading diplomatic efforts to rally support amid escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
Under the MSS, Kenya deployed about 1,000 police officers to Haiti, securing critical routes, government buildings, and the Port-au-Prince airport. Officers faced intense clashes with armed groups, with several injured and at least two losing their lives while on duty.
The UN-backed transition to the Gang Suppression Force is expected to continue Kenya’s efforts while broadening international participation in stabilizing Haiti. Kenya’s role in the mission underscores its growing influence in global peacekeeping and crisis intervention, reflecting both experience and commitment.