Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a police officer assigned to the presidential security team at the Mombasa State House.
The constable was found unconscious at his post and was rushed to Jocham Referral Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival on the morning of February 25. The cause of death remains unclear.
Colleagues reported that the officer had complained of abdominal pain before collapsing. He also sustained a chin injury from the fall, according to officials at the scene.
His body has been moved to the mortuary pending a postmortem, and his family, who were notified, are expected in Mombasa on Thursday for the procedure.
The President and his family were not present during the incident, which caused panic among fellow officers on duty. Investigators are seeking details about the deceased’s recent meals and activities as part of the probe.
Senior Mombasa officials have visited the State House as the investigation continues.
Members of the General Service Unit (GSU) G Company are responsible for guarding all State Houses and Lodges, as well as the President and Deputy President’s residences.
The President’s security team, which includes about 200 GSU personnel, works alongside officers from other police units and the National Intelligence Service, all trained on a unified security protocol.
Separately, on February 23, a police officer accidentally injured his left foot while checking the safety of his AK-47 rifle at Mikindani Police Station in Mombasa County.
A bullet discharged during the safety check, causing a wound that required hospital treatment.
