By Bonface Mulyungi

The National Police Service has announced a series of changes affecting senior officers within the Kenya Police Service, in a move said to be aimed at strengthening operations within specialized units and police headquarters.

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.

According to the reshuffle, Mr. Noah Kirwa Maiyo has been transferred from his position as Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit to the Kenya Police Headquarters under the Vigilance Department.

Mr. Juda Mathews Gwiyo, who has been serving as Deputy Commandant of the PEU, has been asked to proceed on leave pending retirement.

The changes also see Mr. William Sawe moved from his role as Commanding Officer of the Recce Sub Unit to take over as the new Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU).

Mr. George Kirera has been transferred from the position of Staffing Officer Personnel at the PEU to serve as Deputy Commandant of the same unit.

In the Recce Sub Unit, Mr. Josphat Sirma has been elevated from Deputy Commanding Officer to Commanding Officer.

Meanwhile, Mr. Rere Kipkoech has been transferred from the position of Deputy SOB1 to the Kenya Police Headquarters under the Vigilance Department.

The changes were communicated through an official notice signed by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who stated that the transfers take effect immediately.