Kenya Vows to Deploy All Female SWAT Team to Haiti

 The female SWAT team comprises women who have undergone rigorous training and are designed to handle high-risk situations that require specialised skills.

Additionally, the SWAT team is also trained to handle counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescues, and armed confrontations.

On Saturday, January 18, Kenya deployed a contingent of 217 additional National Police Service (NPS) officers from special units to Haiti. However, attention was drawn to a small group of female officers who stood out within the batch.

The government has confirmed that in future deployments, Kenya aims to make history by sending an all-female-led security team to the Caribbean nation as part of its upcoming missions.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the government will also deploy officers from the General Service Unit (GSU) and the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) alongside the female officers.

''As part of our unwavering commitment to the people of Haiti, Kenya will continue to deploy additional officers from various specialized units, including the General Service Unit (GSU), the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), and the all-female Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), to reinforce security efforts and ensure sustained progress in restoring order,'' the Ministry of Interior shared in a statement. 

The female SWAT team comprises women who have undergone rigorous training and are designed to handle high-risk situations that require specialised skills.

Additionally, the SWAT team is also trained to handle counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescues, and armed confrontations.