KENYAN CHIEF JUSTICE DEMANDS ANSWERS AFTER TRAGIC LOSS OF POLICE OFFICERS IN HAITI MISSION

Nairobi, Kenya – March 16, 2024

Dr. Willy M. Mutunga, former Chief Justice of Kenya, has called for urgent answers from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Cabinet Secretary of Internal Security after reports emerged of Kenyan police officers being killed during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti.

Expressing deep concern over the tragic loss, Dr. Mutunga took to social media to demand transparency and accountability regarding the incident. In a tweet, he stated, “We are hearing that some of our police officers in the advance team in Haiti have been killed. I am asking the IGP and CS Internal Security to answer my question. If true, the families involved should not keep quiet about the tragedy.”

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of the officers remain unclear, prompting calls for an immediate investigation to determine what led to the fatal incident. The families of the fallen officers are also urged to come forward and seek justice for their loved ones.

Kenyan authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, heightening concerns among the public and prompting further calls for transparency in the handling of peacekeeping missions abroad.

The loss of the officers underscores the risks faced by Kenyan personnel serving in international missions aimed at promoting peace and stability in conflict-affected regions. As investigations unfold, there is a growing demand for accountability to ensure the safety and well-being of those deployed on such missions in the future.