Body of Officer Who Died in Haiti Arrives in Kenya [Photos]

The body of police officer Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who died in Haiti, arrived in Kenya on Monday evening, March 10.

In an update, the National Police Service (NPS) said the body was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service (APS) Gilbert Masengeli.   

The reception followed an earlier visit by the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to Naserian Village, Kajiado County, where he condoled with Kaetuai’s family and friends.

“The Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, this evening, March 10, 2025, received the body of the late Police Officer Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

"This follows a visit by the Inspector General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, on March 2, 2025, during which he condoled with the officer's family and friends at Naserian Village, Kajiado East Sub-County, Kajiado County, as they mourned his passing," NPS said.

NPS said Tompoi's body was later transported to Chiromo Mortuary for preservation, pending burial arrangements set for a later date. 

Also present at JKIA were NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, Kajiado Senator Peris Tobiko, family members and friends of the late officer and family spokesperson George Kimiti. 

The officer sustained injuries during the mission and was airlifted to Aspen Level 2 Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The MSS mission, led by Kenyan forces, has been operating in Haiti since June 2024 to assist in controlling violent gangs that have been destabilizing the country.  

This incident marked the first casualty among the Kenyan contingent.