Confusion As AG Denies Knowledge Police Officer Kabiru's Death In Haiti Despite Ruto's Statement

The family of Benedict Kabiru Kuria, a Kenyan officer who went missing while serving in Haiti, has turned to the courts in search of answers about his fate.

Kabiru disappeared in March 2025 after armed gangs ambushed a United Nations peacekeeping convoy.

Since then, his relatives, led by his mother Jacinta Wanjiku, have struggled to get clear information from the government.

On Wednesday, the case was mentioned at the Milimani Law Courts, where the family asked the state to confirm whether Kabiru is alive or dead.

The family’s petition accused the Attorney General’s office of withholding crucial details.

Their lawyers argued that government officials had failed to provide updates despite repeated inquiries.

The hearing came shortly after a surprising development.

While speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President William Ruto mentioned Kabiru by name, stating that he had died in the line of duty alongside two other Kenyan officers.

“I must take this moment to honour the brave Kenyan officers—Samuel Kitwai, Benedict Kabiru, and Kennedy Nzuve—who lost their lives serving under the UN mission in Haiti,” Ruto said.

This declaration clashed with earlier reports from the police service and the attorney general, both of which insisted that no official confirmation of Kabiru’s death had been received.

The contradiction has fueled tension, with Kabiru’s family left caught between two conflicting positions.

His lawyers told the court that the president’s statement should be treated as the ultimate confirmation.

“If the head of state has declared Kabiru dead, then there should be no further doubt. The attorney general must address this matter and stop prolonging the family’s suffering,” they argued.

However, the Attorney General’s office requested more time, saying it needed to gather full details from relevant authorities before making a final declaration. Click here.