Kirwa Maiyo: The quiet man behind presidential security

Maiyo oversaw the protection of the President, the First Family, the Deputy President, retired presidents, and visiting heads of state...

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Noah Kirwa Maiyo, a veteran police officer and Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU), has been transferred following a reported security breach. Maiyo was removed from his position on Sunday, May 25.

Maiyo has served over 30 years in the Kenya Police Service, specializing in tactical and protection units.
He was a trusted security aide to President William Ruto for over a decade, overseeing protection during his time as Deputy President and President.
Maiyo has been reassigned to the Vigilance Department at Kenya Police Headquarters, and the PEU is now headed by William Sawe.

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