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HomeDaily NewsMonday, May 25, 2026IG Kanja Orders Changes to Ruto's Security Detail After Kilifi Breach - May 2026
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IG Kanja Orders Changes to Ruto's Security Detail After Kilifi Breach - May 2026

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced immediate changes to President William Ruto's security detail following a significant breach during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, May 24, 2026. An individual briefly approached the President during a thanksgiving event, touching his shoulders before being restrained. The National Police Service has initiated significant changes, with William Sawe appointed as the new Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit, replacing Noah Kirwa Maiyo. Senior officers in the Presidential Escort Unit have been reshuffled as part of the security overhaul ordered after the breach.

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Sunday 6:35 PMKenyansFirst

IG Kanja Orders Changes to Ruto’s Security Detail After Kilifi Breach

IG Kanja Orders Changes to Ruto’s Security Detail After Kilifi Breach

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced immediate changes to President William Ruto's security detail following a significant breach during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County.

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Key Highlights

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced immediate changes to President William Ruto's security detail following a significant breach during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, May 24, during a thanksgiving event.
  • The National Police Service (NPS) categorized the event as a "serious breach."
  • A special investigations team has been constituted to conduct a thorough inquiry into how the breach happened.
Sunday 7:00 PMThe Standard

IG Kanja orders police changes after Ruto security breach

IG Kanja orders police changes after Ruto security breach

Following a security breach where an individual briefly approached President William Ruto during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, May 24, the National Police Service has initiated significant changes.

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Key Highlights

Following a security breach where an individual briefly approached President William Ruto during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, May 24, the National Police Service has initiated significant changes.

  • Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered an overhaul of the presidential security detail and launched a special investigation.
  • The incident occurred at a Thanksgiving event for Youth Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.
  • IG Kanja stressed that any breach of presidential security is unacceptable and a threat to national security.
Sunday 7:29 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Ulinzi wa Rais Ruto wakabiliwa na maswali mazito baada ya jamaa kupanda jukwaani, kumshika mabegani

Questions have been raised about the security detail of President Ruto following an incident where an individual managed to get on stage and touch the President's shoulders during a public event.

Key Highlights

Questions have been raised about the security detail of President Ruto following an incident where an individual managed to get on stage and touch the President's shoulders during a public event.

  • The individual reportedly breached security protocols to reach the President.
  • Key organizations under scrutiny include the Presidential Escort Unit.
  • This security lapse occurred during an event attended by President Ruto, prompting an immediate review of security measures.
Sunday 7:30 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi Dauglas Kanja abadilishwa vikosi vya usalama vinavyomlinda Rais Ruto

Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi Dauglas Kanja abadilishwa vikosi vya usalama vinavyomlinda Rais Ruto

Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi Dauglas Kanja abadilishwa vikosi vya usalama vinavyomlinda Rais Ruto

The Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, has reportedly made changes to the security forces assigned to protect President William Ruto.

Key Highlights

The Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, has reportedly made changes to the security forces assigned to protect President William Ruto.

  • The changes involve the reallocation of specific security units.
  • The primary individual affected is President Ruto, with shifts in his protection detail.
  • This development signals potential adjustments in the operational strategies for presidential security.
Sunday 8:24 PMCapital News

Major Overhaul Ordered in President Ruto’s Security After Kilifi Breach

Major Overhaul Ordered in President Ruto’s Security After Kilifi Breach

A significant security overhaul has been ordered for President William Ruto's protection following a breach during a public event in Kilifi County on Sunday.

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A significant security overhaul has been ordered for President William Ruto's protection following a breach during a public event in Kilifi County on Sunday.

  • Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced the changes, calling the incident a grave security lapse.
  • The incident involved a man getting close to the President on stage during a speech in Ganze.
  • President Ruto intervened, urging security not to mistreat the individual, and later downplayed the situation.
  • A special investigations team has been formed to examine how the security layers were bypassed.
Sunday 9:42 PMKBC Top Stories

IG orders changes to President Ruto’s security detail after Ganze breach

IG orders changes to President Ruto’s security detail after Ganze breach

Following a security breach during a thanksgiving event in Ganze, Kilifi County, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate changes to President William Ruto’s security detail.

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Key Highlights

Following a security breach during a thanksgiving event in Ganze, Kilifi County, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate changes to President William Ruto’s security detail.

  • Any breach involving the security of the President is considered unacceptable and a matter of the gravest national concern.
  • Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is leading the response.
  • A special investigations team has been constituted to thoroughly probe the incident, and protocols are being strengthened to prevent recurrence.
Sunday 10:18 PMThe Standard

Maiyo redployed as Presidential Escort boss after Ruto's Kilifi secrity breach

Maiyo redployed as Presidential Escort boss after Ruto's Kilifi secrity breach

Following a security breach during a public event attended by President Ruto in Kilifi County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, senior officers in the Presidential Escort Unit have been reshuffled.

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Key Highlights

Following a security breach during a public event attended by President Ruto in Kilifi County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, senior officers in the Presidential Escort Unit have been reshuffled.

  • The former Presidential Escort Unit commandant, Noah Maiyo, has been redeployed to Vigilance House.
  • Kenya's Deputy Inspector General, Eliud Lagat, announced the changes.
  • The breach involved a man briefly reaching the President's dais while carrying a Bible before officers intervened.
Sunday 10:18 PMThe Standard

Maiyo out, Sawe named new presidential escort chief

Maiyo out, Sawe named new presidential escort chief

Following a security breach at a public event attended by President William Ruto in Ganze, Kilifi County, on Sunday, May 24, senior officers within the Presidential Escort Unit have been reshuffled.

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Key Highlights

Following a security breach at a public event attended by President William Ruto in Ganze, Kilifi County, on Sunday, May 24, senior officers within the Presidential Escort Unit have been reshuffled.

  • Outgoing Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo has been redeployed to Vigilance House.
  • William Sawe has been appointed as the new Presidential Escort Unit commandant.
  • The changes came after a man briefly breached security and approached the president while carrying a Bible.
Sunday 10:50 PMKBC Top Stories

Security breach: Sawe replaces Maiyo as Presidential Escort Unit Commandant

Security breach: Sawe replaces Maiyo as Presidential Escort Unit Commandant

Following a security breach during a thanksgiving event in Ganze, Kilifi County, significant changes have been made to the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU). William Sawe has been appointed the new Commandant PEU, replacing Noah Kirwa Maiyo.

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Key Highlights

Following a security breach during a thanksgiving event in Ganze, Kilifi County, significant changes have been made to the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU). William Sawe has been appointed the new Commandant PEU, replacing Noah Kirwa Maiyo.

  • William Sawe is the new Commandant PEU, promoted from Commanding Officer (C.O) Recce Sub Unit.
  • The changes were prompted by a security breach during an event attended by President William Ruto on Sunday.
  • The Inspector General Douglas Kanja has also formed a special investigations team to probe the incident and has stressed that such breaches are unacceptable.
Sunday 11:07 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Kenya Police Service announces changes after President Ruto's security breach

Kenya Police Service announces changes after President Ruto's security breach

Kenya Police Service announces changes after President Ruto's security breach

Following a recent security breach involving President Ruto, the Kenya Police Service has announced significant changes within its ranks.

Key Highlights

Following a recent security breach involving President Ruto, the Kenya Police Service has announced significant changes within its ranks.

  • The changes come in the wake of an incident where an individual reportedly breached the security detail of the President.
  • The Kenya Police Service Inspector General Japhet Koome is overseeing the internal review and subsequent actions.
  • Details regarding the specific nature of the security breach and the exact personnel changes are expected to be fully elaborated in the article.
Monday 7:19 AMKenyans

New Presidential Escort Commander Appointed After Ruto Security Breach in Ganze

New Presidential Escort Commander Appointed After Ruto Security Breach in Ganze

Following a security breach involving President William Ruto at an event in Ganze, Kilifi County, the National Police Service has announced immediate changes to his security detail.

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Key Highlights

Following a security breach involving President William Ruto at an event in Ganze, Kilifi County, the National Police Service has announced immediate changes to his security detail.

  • William Sawe has been appointed the new Commander of the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU), replacing Noah Kirwa Maiyo.
  • The changes were ordered by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to enhance security protocols.
  • Juda Matthews Gwiyo, Deputy Commandant of PEU, was directed to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement, with George Kirera appointed as his replacement.
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