The body of Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, a Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti, was received by his family and police officials in Nairobi. He was fatally shot on February 23, becoming the first Kenyan casualty in the ongoing multinational mission. Kenya insists its officers are well-trained despite concerns over their equipment. The situation in Haiti remains critical, with calls for enhanced support from the U.N.
The body of Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, a Kenyan police officer who lost his life in Haiti, has returned to his homeland for burial. His family and high-ranking police officials received the remains in Nairobi on Monday night. Kaetuai was tragically shot by gangs on February 23 in a western region of Haiti and marked the first casualty of the Kenyan contingent involved in the ongoing multinational mission since June.
The return of Officer Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai’s body underscores the risks faced by peacekeepers in Haiti, amid rising gang violence. His death prompts discussions on the adequacy of resources for international missions. The Kenyan police maintain confidence in their officers’ training as the situation in Haiti calls for urgent support from the international community, notably the U.N.
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