Kenyan Officer Identified in Haiti Road Accident as Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve
The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti has confirmed the identity of the Kenyan police officer who died on Sunday, August 31, following a tragic road accident in Pétion-Ville. The officer has been named as Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, a decorated member of Kenya’s National Police Service who was part of the third contingent deployed to Haiti.
According to MSS officials, the fatal accident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road at Perlerin 9, during a recovery operation. Nzuve was part of a team overseeing the movement of two MaxxPro armored vehicles, one of which was towing the other. The lead vehicle developed mechanical problems, resulting in the crash.
Corporal Nzuve sustained critical injuries and was immediately rushed to Lambert Santé Hospital in Pétion-Ville. Despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed the details of the incident and noted that while several other officers were injured, they are now in stable condition and out of danger.
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“This is a deeply painful loss for our mission. Corporal Nzuve was a dedicated and courageous officer whose commitment to peace and stability extended beyond Kenya to the international community,” Ombaka said.
Born on March 8, 1984, in Machakos County, Kenya, Nzuve joined the National Police Service (NPS) in 2005. He began his career with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his discipline and professionalism. Over the years, he served in several conflict-prone regions across Kenya, including Narok and Baringo counties, where he was actively involved in maintaining law and order during periods of unrest.
The MSS hailed Nzuve as an officer who embodied resilience and service to humanity. “From all of us at MSS-Haiti, our thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Nzuve’s family, friends, and colleagues as they grieve this profound loss. His sacrifice is a reminder of the courage and dedication required in international peacekeeping,” the mission said in a statement.
Corporal Nzuve was among the Kenyan officers deployed to Haiti as part of a UN-backed multinational mission aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Caribbean nation, which has faced years of political turmoil, gang violence, and humanitarian crises.
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Kenya has taken a leading role in the mission, with its officers working alongside international partners to provide security support.
Back home, news of Nzuve’s death has been met with grief among colleagues in the National Police Service and his community in Machakos County. Tributes have poured in, describing him as a humble yet fearless officer who carried out his duties with unwavering dedication.
The MSS has assured that it is working closely with the Kenyan government and the National Police Service to coordinate the repatriation of Nzuve’s body and provide full support to his family during this difficult period.
As the mission in Haiti continues, Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve will be remembered not only as a fallen officer but as a symbol of Kenya’s commitment to global peace and security.
