Kenya protests to the UN over Haiti rape claims
National
By
Irene Githinji
| Apr 09, 2026
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has written a protest letter to the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutteres following allegations of rape by Kenyan police officers during the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti.
Mudavadi complained that the UN report did not reflect the findings of yet another one that cleared Kenyan forces of rape allegations.
The Foreign Affairs CS said the claims reported in August last year were promptly investigated through a board of inquiry and found to be unsubstantiated. “No formal complaints were filed with any authority, and findings were shared transparently with both Haitian and UN bodies. Investigations conducted were impartial and shared with all relevant stakeholders, including UN human rights offices and Haitian authorities. These actions reaffirm Kenya’s commitment to accountability and due process,” said the Tuesday letter.
The ministry has instructed its Permanent Missions in Geneva and New York to engage relevant UN offices to correct the “inaccuracies”.
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According to Mudavadi, Kenya’s MSS Mission leadership was driven by its commitment as a responsible UN member to help restore peace, security and human rights.
“The mission has been guided by United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2699 (2023) and 2793 (2025), particularly on the protection of civilians, including women and children, prevention of sexual violence, and adherence to the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy,” he explained.
He insisted that MSS personnel received continuous training in human rights and civilian protection in collaboration with UN Human Rights Officers, ensuring high standards of accountability and professionalism.
“Throughout its deployment, the MSS strictly adhered to all operational frameworks, including the Concept of Operations and the Status of Forces Agreement. Notably, no reports have identified any misconduct, underscoring the mission’s discipline and respect for human rights,” said Mudavadi.
The CS said that the mission was defined by both extraordinary sacrifices and remarkable achievements, and the Kenyan contingent faced immense challenges, which ended in the death of Samuel Tomoi Kaetuai, Benedict Kabiru and Kennedy Nzuve.