Kenya Rejects UN Allegations of Abuse by Police Deployed in Haiti

Nairobi, April 9, 2026 - The Kenyan government has formally rejected allegations by the United Nations that its police officers committed sexual abuse while deployed in Haiti, according to official correspondence sent this week. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated that national investigations had found the accusations to be unfounded. “The allegations have been found to be baseless. We have conducted an impartial investigation and shared the findings with all stakeholders, including the UN Human Rights Office,” the letter said, according to reports. Mudavadi indicated that the inquiry was carried out by competent Kenyan authorities and that its conclusions had been communicated to relevant international bodies. The response follows a report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, which alleged that Kenyan police officers participating in a multinational security mission in Haiti were involved in the sexual abuse of four girls, including minors aged 12 and 16. Kenyan forces have been deployed to Haiti since 2024 as part of an international effort to support local authorities in addressing armed violence and restoring security. Kenya has taken a leading role in coordinating the multinational mission, which includes contributions from several other countries. The case highlights ongoing concerns surrounding accountability and conduct in international peace support operations, particularly in contexts involving vulnerable civilian populations.