This archive report was first published on 26 August 2021.
Deputy President William Ruto's security detail has undergone significant changes, with the elite presidential escort guards being withdrawn and replaced by Administration Police officers.
According to sources, the number of security officers deployed to guard Ruto's Karen residence and Eldoret home has been reduced significantly.
The changes are part of routine adjustments made by the government, sources privy to the information revealed on August 26, 2021.
Some of the security officers recalled from Ruto's security detail will be redeployed for other assignments.
A video shared online shows normal activities by General Service Unit (GSU) officers at Ruto's Karen residence, contradicting claims that his security had been withdrawn.
Kapseret Member of Parliament, Oscar Sudi, announced on Facebook that Ruto's security had been withdrawn from his Karen residence and Sugoi home, blaming President Uhuru Kenyatta and Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, for the changes.
"President Uhuru Kenyatta is a very petty President, but CS Matiang'i is the pettiest of all. The duo have just ordered withdrawal of all security officers manning Sugoi, Elgon View home, Karen Residence, and all other premises linked to DP Ruto," Sudi stated in a post on his Facebook account.
Nominated Senator, Millicent Omanga, also chimed in, questioning why Ruto's security was altered days after President Uhuru Kenyatta asked him to resign if he was not satisfied with how he was running the government.
"DP Ruto's security has been withdrawn few days after the President asked him to resign. So we have sunk this low?" she posed.
