NAIROBI, Kenya – Haiti’s President Fritz Alphonse Jean has visited the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission camp to condole with Kenyan police officers, following the brutal killing of a Kenyan officer during an operation against gangs.
Constable Benedict Kairu was shot dead in an ambush on Tuesday, an attack that has raised concerns over the safety of the MSS troops deployed to restore order in Haiti.
The officer’s body remains missing, and a search mission is underway.
Haitian TPC President Visits LSA 2, Reaffirms Haiti’s Solidarity with MSSThe President of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), @Fritzalphonsej visited MSS’s LSA 2 today, March 27, 2025. During the visit, he held a meeting with MSS leadership, led by Force Commander
Haiti Reaffirms Support for MSS Mission
During his visit on Thursday, President Jean held discussions with MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge and other officials.
He assured the Haitian government’s full cooperation in ongoing security efforts, particularly the search for a missing Kenyan officer, who disappeared on March 25 in the Pont-Sondé area of the Artibonite Department.
Jean commended the MSS officers for their service, emphasizing the strong partnership between the MSS troops—led by Kenya—and the Haitian National Police (HNP).
He urged the officers to remain resilient and dedicated despite the challenges posed by Haiti’s worsening gang violence.
Kenyan Peacekeepers Stand Firm Despite Hostile Conditions
Force Commander Godfrey Otunge reassured President Jean that the MSS team remains motivated and committed to the mission.
He highlighted the progress made in stabilizing Haiti and welcomed continued collaboration with the Haitian leadership in addressing the security crisis.
Otunge also paid tribute to the fallen officer, praising his bravery and sacrifice in the fight for a safer Haiti.
He acknowledged local communities in Pont-Sondé for their cooperation with MSS and HNP in battling gang violence and assisting in the search mission for the missing Kenyan officer.
The president was joined by Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé, former Transitional Presidential Council President Leslie Voltaire, and Haiti National Police Director General Rameau Normil.
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In a statement, they reaffirmed their commitment to locating the missing officer and ensuring justice for the fallen Kenyan peacekeeper.
Meanwhile, disturbing videos circulating online claim to show Kairu’s body, but Kenyan authorities have yet to recover it.
Specialized teams have been deployed to retrieve the remains, with sources indicating that gangs are still holding the body.
