Photos of the week: Atheletes shine in Tokyo as Kenya's Haiti MSS mission intensifies operations

Here are the photos that summed up this week.

by PERPETUA ETYANG

News20 September 2025 - 12:00

In Summary

This week began with activities ranging from political, social and international events.
The week saw President William Ruto host delegations of different leaders at State House for consultation.

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Kenyan police officers stand guard at the shores of Port-au-Prince in Haiti on September 17, 2025/COURTESY

This week began with activities ranging from political, social and international events.

The week saw President William Ruto host delegations of different leaders at State House for consultation.

This is even as the Kenyan security personnel under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti have intensified their operations.

The week saw the Mombasa rail service connecting Mombasa’s Central Business District (CBD) to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus in Miritini inaugurated.

Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eye:

Haiti peace-keeping mission

Kenyan security personnel under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti have intensified their operations in various parts of the country.

The officers, backed by those from Haiti and other countries part of the mission, conducted patrols this week at the Port-au-Prince.

The port is Haiti’s main port and the largest seaport in the country, located in the Gulf of Gonave.

It serves as a major hub for the country's import and export activities, including food and clothing, and handles shipping that brings revenue to the city.

It was under the control of criminal gangs operating in a country being reclaimed by MSS.

Kenyan athletes shine in Tokyo

Kenya's Golden Queens: Faith Kipyegon, Beatirce Chebet, Peris Jepchirchir and Faith Cheorich.

Kenya has once again stamped its authority on the global stage, with four women delivering gold at the World Athletics Championships.

Peres Jepchirchir, Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet and Faith Cherotich produced stunning performances that reinforced Kenya’s dominance in distance running.

Jepchirchir’s victory confirmed her status as a marathon great, while Kipyegon added to her legendary middle-distance career.

Chebet’s explosive finish and Cherotich’s breakthrough run highlighted both present strength and future promise.

Faith Kipyegon celebrating after winning gold. PHOTO: ATHLETICS KENYA

Peres Jepchirchir after winning the women’s marathon at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. [PHOTO: ATHLETICS KENYA]

Ruto hosts coastal leaders

President William Ruto on Wednesday evening hosted Coast leaders at State House, Mombasa, after a two-day working visit to the region.

Ruto is on a tour of the coastal counties.

The President also launched the Vipingo Special Economic Zone in Kilifi County and commissioned the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, starting from Mariakani in Mombasa County.