PHOTOS: Kenya Police Begin Patrol In Bel Viv & Viv Mitchel Areas In Haiti Under International Mission

Kenya police officers taking part in the multinational mission in Haiti have begun patrols in Bel Viv and Viv Mitchel neighborhoods.

The officers, who arrived in the troubled Caribbean nation earlier this year, are part of an international effort to help restore peace and order after months of gang violence.

Residents of the two neighborhoods watched as the officers moved through the streets, keeping a close eye on activity.

Many locals came out of their houses, some using their phones to capture videos of the patrols.

The presence of uniformed police brought a sense of relief to residents who have endured long periods of insecurity.

According to officials, the mission is focused on protecting civilians, securing key roads, and supporting the rebuilding of normal life.

Bel Viv and Viv Mitchel were selected as priority areas because they have been heavily affected by gang activities in recent months.

Families living there have struggled with fear, displacement, and restricted movement.

Local leaders welcomed the patrols, saying the involvement of foreign police has given people new hope.

“For a long time, people here felt abandoned. Now, at least, there is visible action to help us,” one community elder said.

Others, however, expressed cautious optimism, noting that gangs still hold influence in parts of Port-au-Prince.

Kenya agreed to lead the multinational security mission after a request from the United Nations and the Haitian government.

More than one thousand Kenyan officers are expected to serve in different parts of the country alongside forces from other nations.

Their tasks include patrolling residential areas, preventing attacks, and offering support to local police.

Back in Nairobi, officials have assured Kenyans that the officers are well prepared for the mission.

The government said the deployment is not only about international responsibility but also about showing Kenya’s capacity to contribute to global peace.

For residents of Bel Viv and Viv Mitchel, the immediate concern remains safety.

Markets are slowly reopening, children are returning to play outside, and transport is becoming easier in areas where the patrols are visible.

While challenges remain, the presence of Kenya police has started to rebuild trust among communities.