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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 4, 2026
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Inside Kenya’s Most Feared Special Ops Force

By maintaining such a high standard of discipline and secrecy, the Recce Squad remains the silent shield standing between the Kenyan public and the most extreme threats...
✨ Key Highlights
The Recce Squad, an elite paramilitary force within Kenya's General Service Unit (GSU), serves as the country's primary counter-terrorism and hostage-rescue entity, renowned for its rigorous training and success in high-risk operations against evolving internal and external threats.
- The squad undergoes seven months of intensive training, with officers receiving specialized instruction from foreign special forces in countries like Israel, the UK, and the USA.
- Key functions include responding to major national crises like the 2013 Westgate Mall siege, the 2015 Garissa University attack, and the 2019 DusitD2 hotel attack.
- The Recce Squad provides close protection for the President, First Family, and Deputy President via the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU), and secures vital installations, including State Houses.
- Specialized units include the Sky Marshal Unit for aviation security, the Crisis Response Team (CRT) on 24/7 standby, and the covert Rendition Operations Team (ROT).
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