Body of Kenyan Officer Killed in Haiti Road Crash Repatriated Friday Night

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). 

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• 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. 

Background & Deployment Details

• 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. 

Official Reactions & Statements

• 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. 

Implications & Questions Ahead

• 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.