President Ruto Appoints Noah Maiyo as New Presidential Escort Unit Commandant

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• President Ruto has appointed Noah Maiyo as the new Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit, succeeding William Yiampoy.

• Maiyo brings over three decades of VIP protection experience, previously leading operations at the PEU and Office of the Deputy President.

Presidential Escort Commandant Noah Maiyo

President William Ruto has promoted the long-serving head of operations in his office's security team to the position of Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) Commandant. 

Assistant Inspector General of Police Noah Maiyo, a seasoned expert in VIP protection, assumes this new role with over three decades of dedicated service experience.

Maiyo has spent the last two years as the head of operations at the PEU and previously served a decade in a similar capacity at the Office of the Deputy President. 

His extensive background in ensuring the safety of top government officials makes him an invaluable asset in his new command.

Maiyo takes over from William Yiampoy, who has been reassigned to the position of Director of Operations at Police Headquarters. 

Yiampoy, a trusted figure in President Ruto's security detail, commanded the President's security detail since 2022 following the election. 

During his tenure as the head of PEU, he played a critical role in safeguarding the President, the First Family, and other dignitaries. 

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His reassignment is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the country's top security positions are held by highly experienced and trusted individuals.

An internal memo from the service confirmed that Maiyo would take over his new duties immediately.

The Presidential Escort Unit is a pivotal component of the Kenya Police Service, with its functions clearly defined in Section 24 of the National Police Service Act, 2011. 

The primary responsibilities of the PEU include providing security and protection to the President, the First Family, retired Presidents, the Deputy President, visiting Heads of State and Governments, and any other VIPs as directed by the Inspector-General. 

This unit ensures that the highest standards of safety and security are maintained for the country's most prominent figures.