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HomeDaily NewsMonday, May 25, 2026Maiyo Out, Sawe Named New Presidential Escort Chief - May 2026
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Maiyo Out, Sawe Named New Presidential Escort Chief - May 2026

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. The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate changes to President William Ruto's security detail. 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 Kenya Police Service has announced significant changes within its ranks following the breach.

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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 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 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 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.
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