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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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General Service Unit

Also known as: GSU

General Service Unit — specialized security unit deployed by Kenya's National Police Service to escort vehicles and restore safety along the Mwingi–Garissa Road following bandit attacks.

Yesterday

  1. KPA beats Uganda's Nemostars to reach volleyball championship quarters

    Kenya Ports Authority dismissed Uganda's Nemostars 3-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Men's African Volleyball Club Championship in Kigali, Rwanda, booking a quarter-final meeting with Rwanda Energy Group.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

  2. GSU deployed in Kitui after bandit attack kills seven

    The National Police Service has deployed specialised units including the General Service Unit and Rapid Deployment Unit to the Mwingi–Garissa Road following a bandit attack in Tseikuru and Ukasi that left seven people dead and others injured. Officers have been tasked with escorting vehicles and safeguarding businesses, travellers and residents in the affected areas.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. GSU deployed to Tseikuru after deadly Kwa Kamari inter-community attack

    Seven people died and scores were injured in an inter-community attack in Kwa Kamari village, Tseikuru sub-county, Kitui County; GSU and police have been deployed to restore order, while officials report 12 deaths total from retaliatory attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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