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The remains of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, a Kenyan police officer who died in a road accident while on deployment in Haiti, arrived in Nairobi on Friday night, according to the National Police Service (NPS).
Nairobi, Kenya — September 27, 2025 (EAT).
The remains of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, a Kenyan police officer who died in a road accident while on deployment in Haiti, arrived in Nairobi on Friday night, according to the National Police Service (NPS).
The reception took place at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where senior officers, family members, and colleagues were on hand to receive the body.
Nzuve’s mother, Serah Nzuve, was present to receive her son’s remains.
After the arrival, the body was taken to Chiromo Mortuary pending burial arrangements, which will be finalized in consultation with his family.
Corporal Nzuve was serving under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, Kenya’s lead mission to assist in restoring security there.
His death resulted from a road traffic accident that occurred on September 1, 2025 while he was on duty in Haiti.
Earlier reports placed the crash location along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road at Perlerin 9, with Nzuve being taken to Lambert Santé Hospital before being confirmed dead.
He was 41 years old at the time of his death.
In its statement, the NPS extended deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues, reaffirming support during their time of grief.
The NPS further noted that Kenya remains committed to fulfilling its MSSM deployment in full compliance with international law, notwithstanding the tragic loss.
The NPS also confirmed that arrangements for repatriation had been finalized and that burial preparations were underway with the family.
This repatriation follows previous casualties in Kenya’s Haiti deployment, raising questions about safety, risk management, and the support system for officers on such missions.
There remains public interest in the exact circumstances of the accident, including whether vehicle condition, route security, or mission protocols played a role.
The timeline and scale of the memorial service and public tributes will be closely watched as Kenya honours its fallen peacekeeper.
