Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Shared His Happiness in Final Call

Days after the tragic death of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve in Haiti, his family has revealed the details of their last conversation with him. Nzuve, who was serving under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM), spoke to his mother just two days before losing his life in a road accident in Port-au-Prince.

During that call, he was cheerful and optimistic, telling his mother that he had grown to love Haiti despite its many dangers — a glimpse into the personal sacrifices made by Kenyan officers deployed abroad.

A Mother’s Last Conversation

On Friday, August 29, Nzuve phoned his mother, Serah Ndunge, from Haiti. She later shared the memory in an interview with Citizen TV:

“We spoke on Friday. He was happy and sounded content with his stay. He even told me how much he had grown to love Haiti,” she recalled.

The reassurance gave her peace of mind. Nzuve had promised he was safe and said he was looking forward to returning home in November for his leave.

But just two days later, her world shattered.

On Sunday, August 31, the family received news that their only child had died in an accident involving two armored vehicles along the treacherous Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road in the mountainous area of Perlerin 9.

The road is infamous for ambushes, clashes, and accidents. According to MSS officials, one vehicle towing another developed mechanical issues, leading to the crash. Nzuve was among two people killed, while eight others were injured — three critically. He was rushed to Lambert Santé Hospital in Pétion-Ville but was pronounced dead shortly after.

A Life of Service

Born on March 8, 1984, in Machakos County, Nzuve joined the National Police Service in 2005 and rose through the ranks in the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU). His career took him to various regions, including Narok and Baringo counties, where colleagues respected him for his courage, discipline, and dedication.

When Kenya deployed officers to Haiti, he was selected to join the 3rd contingent, a testament to his professionalism. MSS leaders described him as a symbol of Kenya’s commitment to international peace and security.

His relatives, however, remember him not just as an officer but as a kind son and a mentor who wanted to give back to the community. Family member Faith Phillip appealed to the government to assist with repatriation and burial:

“We would like the government to help in burying our son. We hope for the necessary support to give him a befitting send-off.”

A Family’s Painful Loss

For his mother, the grief is unbearable. Nzuve was her only child, a man full of life and hope, looking forward to coming home. His final words — filled with optimism and love — remain etched in her heart.

As the family and community in Machakos prepare to receive his body, they mourn not just a fallen officer but a role model whose life was cut short in service to a cause far from home.

The tragedy underscores the risks Kenyan officers face in unstable regions and the heavy burden carried by families who must balance pride in their loved ones’ service with the anguish of loss.

For Ndunge, her son’s courage and optimism will always define his legacy — a reminder that even in danger, he chose hope.