… In the changes announced by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, several officers serving in the Police Elite Unit (PEU) and Recce Squad have been reassigned, while one senior officer has been directed to proceed on leave pending retirement. …
Presidential security changes: Noah Maiyo replaced as Presidential Escort Unit CommandantKenya Minute.
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Eliud Lagat
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Deputy Inspector General of Police who announced senior police transfers and defended security operations in Trans-Nzoia County against criminal gangs.
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- May 2026
… In changes announced by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, PEU Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo has been moved to the Vigilance Unit at Kenya Police Headquarters, while William Sawe, who previously served as Commanding Officer of the Recce Sub Unit, has been appointed the …
Presidential Escort Unit Commander Noah Maiyo Moved in Major Police Shake-Up After Security Breach on Ruto… In a statement on Sunday, May 24, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat transferred Presidential Escort Unit Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo to Vigilance at Kenya Police Headquarters. …
Maiyo out, Sawe named new presidential escort chiefNAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 — Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat has announced a fresh round of senior police transfers and appointments, with Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi named the new Traffic Commandant. …
DIG Lagat announces senior police transfers, names new Traffic Commandant… The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat, and Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, among other senior government officials. …
Murkomen Assures Continued Government Support for Police Welfare and TrainingAudio By VocalizeDeputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat during a peace meeting at Kiango on the border of Kisii, Narok counties, March 16, 2025. …
Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests- April 2026
… He called on Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat to camp in Mwingi until all perpetrators are apprehended.“Calling for calm while killers roam free is surrender,” he added. …
NLP demands declaration of Mwingi insecurity a national emergency… He urged Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat to remain deployed in Mwingi until all perpetrators are arrested. …
NLP calls for declaration of Mwingi insecurity a National Emergency… side Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Sing’Oei. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Deputy Inspectors General Eliud Lagat …
CS Murkomen receives final contingent of 150 police officers from Haiti… Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has since visited the area as part of ongoing investigations. …
Garissa Female Aspirant Arrested Over Incitement Linked to Deadly Tseikuru Attack
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Noah Maiyo replaced as Presidential Escort Unit Commandant
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Kenya's National Police Service has announced a reshuffle of senior officers affecting specialized units, including the transfer of Noah Kirwa Maiyo from his position as Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit to Kenya Police Headquarters under the Vigilance Department.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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Noah Maiyo replaced as Presidential Escort Unit Commandant
Kenya's National Police Service has announced a reshuffle of senior officers affecting specialized units, including the transfer of Noah Kirwa Maiyo from his position as Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit to Kenya Police Headquarters under the Vigilance Department.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Presidential Escort Unit commander moved after security breach on Ruto
The Presidential Escort Unit's commander Noah Kirwa Maiyo has been reassigned to the Vigilance Unit at Kenya Police Headquarters following a security breach in Kilifi County on Saturday, where a man breached security and approached President Ruto during a public event in Ganze. William Sawe has been appointed the new Commandant of the elite presidential protection team.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya Police reshuffles presidential escort unit after security breach
The Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers at the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach in Kilifi County where a man carrying a Bible briefly held President William Ruto before being removed. Presidential Escort Unit Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo was transferred to Vigilance, and William Sawe was appointed as the new commandant.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 20 May
DIG Lagat announces senior police transfers and new Traffic Commandant
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has announced senior police transfers and appointments, including Benjamin Mwanthi as the new Traffic Commandant and John Chebii as Eastern Regional Police Commander. Officials described the changes as routine administrative adjustments aimed at strengthening operational efficiency ahead of next year's General Election.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 7 May
Murkomen emphasizes discipline as police college trains 5,000 recruits
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited the National Police College in Kiganjo to assess training of over 5,000 recruits, emphasizing the need for discipline, integrity, and adaptability among police officers to strengthen national security and respond to evolving crime. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to ongoing police reforms including improved welfare, enhanced professionalism, and institutional strengthening.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
DIG Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia security crackdown on gangs
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has defended the ongoing multi-agency security operation in Trans-Nzoia county, saying the crackdown on criminal gangs will continue despite arrests of two allies of Governor George Natembeya and criticism from some politicians. Lagat said security agencies have already recorded progress with multiple arrests and prosecutions and remain committed to dismantling criminal networks.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 29 April
NLP urges national emergency declaration for Mwingi escalating violence
The National Liberal Party has called for escalating violence in Mwingi and along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway to be declared a national emergency, citing a pattern of retaliatory attacks that have killed at least 14 people in 30 days and warning of risk of inter-community conflict.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
NLP leader calls for national emergency over Mwingi highway violence
The National Liberal Party has called for a declaration of national emergency over escalating violence along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway, citing fresh attacks in Ukasi where a child was reportedly killed and recent deadly raids in Kwa Kamari village where seven people were shot and hacked to death by bandits, warning of risk of inter-communal conflict.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 28 April
Final 150 Kenyan police officers return from Haiti mission
The last contingent of 150 National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under Kenya's Multinational Security Support mission arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday evening, marking the end of Kenya's deployment in the Caribbean nation. The mission has officially transitioned to the Gang Suppression Force.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 27 April
Garissa female aspirant arrested over Tseikuru attack incitement
A female political aspirant from Garissa County has been arrested over alleged incitement to violence following a deadly attack in Tseikuru, Kitui County that killed seven people. The suspect was detained after a video circulated showing her allegedly urging retaliation over the killing of a taxi driver in Garissa, with the DCI investigating a possible link between her statements and the attack.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Sunday 26 April
Security deployed to Kitui after deadly intercommunal violence
At least seven people have been killed in a series of retaliatory attacks between Kamba and Somali communities in Tseikuru Sub-county, Kitui County, following violence that began last month. The National Police Service has deployed additional reinforcements and launched a full investigation, with the Inspector General urging residents to remain calm.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →