AG not aware of officer Benedict Kabiru death in Haiti despite Ruto’s mention

Kabiru, deployed under the Multinational Security Support (MMS) mission is suspected to have been killed by armed gangs in March 2025. Months later, Kenya’s National Police Service was yet to confirm his death, saying a search is continuing.

The family moved to court, seeking claiming information has been withheld by officers from the Attorney General’s office.

The lawyers representing the family on Wednesday told the court that President William Ruto’s public acknowledgment that Kabiru was among the officers who died in Haiti is cited as evidence.

"If the President’s statement is accurate, then it effectively disposes of the request for information since confirmation has already been made at the highest level," court heard. 

The family referenced Ruto’s statement on September 22, where he told the UN Council; “I must use this occasion to honour the Kenyan officers, Samuel Kitwai, Benedict Kabiru and Kennedy Nzuve who lost their lives in the line of duty.”

The petitioners told the court that the duty now rests with the Attorney General to confirm whether the President’s position is correct.

"Only then can the court proceed to address the consequences of withholding the information,” court was told 

While the President made a public statement at the UN, the AG insists it has not received such information from the police administration.

These contradictions, the petitioners contend, amount to allegations that require urgent clarification.

Yesterday President William Ruto's announced  that Kabiru is among three Kenyan security officers who have lost their lives while on duty in Haiti.

The AG has requested for more time to get more information.