Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) and Kenya’s Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has written to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, disputing recent reports alleging sexual abuse by Kenyan forces during the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti.
In a letter dated April 7, 2026, Mudavadi stated that the allegations of the sexual exploitation and abuse reported in August 2025 were investigated through a board of inquiry and were found to be unsubstantiated.
“This strong record contributed to building international confidence, reflected in the successful pledging conference for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), where multiple countries committed support. Lessons from the MSS mission have also informed pre-deployment preparations for incoming contingents,” read part of the letter.
“Allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse reported in August 2025 were promptly investigated through a Board of Inquiry and found to be unsubstantiated.”
He noted that no formal complaints had been filed and that the findings were shared transparently with Haitian authorities and UN human rights offices.
Mudavadi Questions UN Report About Kenyan Officers
Mudavadi questioned why the report omitted these findings, stressing that MSS operations strictly adhered to all operational frameworks.
He added that Kenya has directed its Permanent Missions in Geneva and New York to engage relevant UN offices to correct the inaccuracies and safeguard the integrity of Kenyan forces.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also highlighted the challenges and sacrifices of Kenyan personnel during the mission, remembering officers Samuel Tomoi, Benedict Kabiru, and Kennedy Nzuve, who lost their lives, while others sustained injuries.
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Despite these challenges, Mudavadi said Kenya remained committed to international rules and human rights throughout the transition from MSS to the Global Security Force (GSF).
Kenya reiterated its commitment to supporting Haiti’s long-term stability and ensuring a smooth transition from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to the Global Security Force (GSF).
Mudavadi also called on the international community to continue supporting Haiti in achieving lasting peace and security, reaffirming its dedication to both the mission and Haiti’s stability during the transition.
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UN Report Alleges Sexual Abuse by Kenyan-Led Forces in Haiti
A February United Nations report detailed four sexual exploitation and abuse cases implicating members of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) forces.
According to the report, all four allegations, including one involving a 12-year-old child, were substantiated by investigations conducted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Three of the victims were children allegedly raped, while a fourth, aged 18, reportedly suffered sexual violence.
“In 2025, the United Nations received four allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel from the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti,” the report said.
