Also known as: Presidential Escort Unit Commandant
Presidential Escort Unit — Kenya Police unit responsible for protecting President William Ruto, following security breach in Kilifi County where a man briefly reached the president at a public event.
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Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach involving President William Ruto in Kilifi County. …
Maiyo redployed as Presidential Escort boss after Ruto's Kilifi secrity breachThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach involving President William Ruto in Kilifi County. …
Maiyo redeployed as Presidential Escort boss after Ruto's Kilifi security breachA series of blunders that compromised the safety of President William Ruto resulted in the removal of his trusted security chief, Noah Maiyo, the former Presidential Escort Unit commandant.
Removal of President's chief bodyguard over security breaches signals serious lapses in presidential protection with national security implications.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
A series of blunders that compromised the safety of President William Ruto resulted in the removal of his trusted security chief, Noah Maiyo, the former Presidential Escort Unit commandant.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the government's handling of President William Ruto's security, saying the Head of State's safety is critical to national stability. Gachagua took aim at Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, describing him as naive and claiming the ministry requires more mature leadership.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has welcomed recent changes to the Presidential Escort Unit, saying a more agile team was needed following a security breach in Kilifi County on Sunday, and calling for enhanced training of the unit.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has launched an investigation after a man breached security and joined President William Ruto on stage during a public address in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday. Inspector General Douglas Kanja said he has constituted a special investigations team to probe the incident, noting that any breach involving the Head of State is a matter of grave concern.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Noah Kirwa Maiyo, a 30-year veteran police officer and VIP protection specialist, stepped down as Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit on May 24, 2026. Maiyo had served for more than a decade in President William Ruto's inner security circle, overseeing protection operations since Ruto's tenure as Deputy President.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto avoided frequent mingling with crowds in Kilifi on Monday after his security was bolstered following a Sunday incident in Ganze. The General Service Unit officers were deployed in layered security around his motorcade, keeping crowds at a distance.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
A man breached the security cordon and got close to President Ruto during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday. The Inspector General of Police announced a major overhaul of the President's security team, calling the incident a grave security lapse.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Following a security breach involving President Ruto in Kilifi County, where a man carrying a Bible briefly reached the president at a public event, the Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers in the Presidential Escort Unit. The unit's commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo was transferred to Vigilance, while William Sawe became the new commandant.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach in Kilifi County where a man carrying a Bible broke through security and briefly held President William Ruto at a public event in Ganze. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat transferred Presidential Escort Unit Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo and appointed William Sawe as the new commandant, while the Inspector General announced investigations into the incident and a review of security protocols.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →