The family of Benedict Kabiru will have to wait longer for confirmation from the government regarding his reported death while serving in Haiti.

Appearing before Justice Chacha Mwita, the Attorney General informed the court that more time was needed to verify President William Ruto’s recent statement, made during a high-level meeting on Haiti at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Representing the family, their lawyer requested time to file a supplementary affidavit to reflect the new developments in the case.

In the petition currently before the court, the family is seeking to uncover the truth surrounding Kabiru’s fate, alleging that key information has been withheld by officials from the Attorney General’s office.

The family’s legal team cited the President’s public statement, in which he named Kabiru as one of the officers who died in Haiti, as significant evidence in the case.

“If the President’s statement is accurate, then it effectively resolves the request for information, as confirmation has already been made at the highest level,” the court heard.

The petitioners argued that the burden now lies with the Attorney General to confirm the accuracy of the President’s remarks.

“Only then can the court address the consequences of withholding this information,” they stated.

Despite President Ruto’s public announcement at the UN, the Attorney General’s office claims it has not received any official communication from the police administration confirming Kabiru’s death.

The family contends that these contradictions raise serious concerns that must be urgently clarified.

In his speech yesterday, President Ruto stated:

“I must use this occasion to honour the Kenyan officers — Samuel Kitwai, Benedict Kabiru, and Kennedy Nzuve — who lost their lives in the line of duty.”

Justice Mwita encouraged both parties to consider resolving the matter amicably.

“Having looked at the matter, it seems like something that can be resolved outside the courtroom — but anyway, that’s why we are here. You can still sit down and resolve it,” said the judge.

The matter is scheduled to be mentioned again on 8th October for further directions.