Kenyan police officer injured in Haiti security operation
MSS Spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that the officer was swiftly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.
A Kenyan police officer serving with the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti is reported to have been injured on Tuesday while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff’s Belot area.
MSS Spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that the officer was swiftly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention and is in stable condition.
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"Today, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a member of the MSS Kenyan contingent was injured while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff, within the Belot area. The officer was promptly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention and is in stable condition,” he said.
Ombaka expressed gratitude to the Haitian people and others who supported the injured officer’s recovery.
"We extend our gratitude to all Haitians of goodwill and others who have expressed their wishes for a swift recovery. We will continue to provide updates through our official social media channels as necessary,” he said.
Ombaka further acknowledged the cooperation and support the MSS mission has received as it continues its operations.
"I sincerely thank you all for your unwavering support and cooperation as we engage in this decisive phase of operations against criminal elements,” he said.
Kenya has already lost one officer, Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025.
Kaetuai’s body was repatriated to Kenya on Monday, March 10, 2025.
An autopsy conducted at Chiromo Funeral Parlour confirmed that Kaetuai died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
The pathologist reported that he succumbed to excessive bleeding caused by the bullet injury.
Kaetuai was shot during a police operation in the Western Artibonite region, 92 kilometres north of Port-au-Prince, as Kenyan officers engaged armed groups.
Last week, a memorial service was held in Haiti’s Artibonite region to honour the late Kaetuai.
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