Major Police Shake-Up After President Ruto Security Breach in Kilifi
NAIROBI, KENYA — Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a comprehensive restructuring of the country’s elite security units following a dramatic security lapse.
The action comes immediately after an incident in Ganze, Kilifi County, where a man breached the presidential security ring and grabbed President William Ruto during a public address. Kanja described the compromise as a matter of “the gravest national concern” and ordered a special team to launch a swift investigation.
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An official internal communication dated 24th May, 2026, which is visible in the provided file 1001606983.jpg, details the swift administrative response. Signed by Eliud K. Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, the document outlines major structural changes within the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) and the elite Recce Sub Unit:
- Mr. Noah Kirwa Maiyo has been removed from his position as Commandant PEU and reassigned to Kenya Police Headquarters-Vigilance.
- Mr. Juda Mathews Gwiyo has been moved from Deputy Commandant PEU and ordered to proceed on leave pending retirement.
- Mr. William Sawe transitions from Commanding Officer (C.O) of the Recce Sub Unit to become the new Commandant PEU.
- Mr. George Kirera steps up from Staffing Officer Personnel PEU to assume the role of Deputy Commandant PEU.
- Mr. Josphat Sirma is promoted from Deputy C.O Recce Sub Unit to C.O Recce Sub Unit.
- Mr. Rere Kipkoech transitions from Deputy SOB1 to Kenya Police Headquarters-Vigilance.
The Kilifi incident occurred during a thanksgiving service when a man holding a Bible broke past the inner cordon. - While President Ruto downplayed the scare and asked guards not to mistreat the individual, the National Police Service has emphasized that any operational vulnerabilities surrounding VIP protection will be dealt with firmly. The sweeping changes aim to firmly restore protocol and secure the Head of State’s perimeter moving forward.
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