Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced the changes on Sunday, terming the incident a grave security lapse and warning that any compromise involving the President’s safety would be treated as a matter of national security.

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NAIROBI, Kenya May 24 – A major overhaul of President William Ruto’s security team has been ordered following a security breach during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County, where a man managed to get close to the Head of State while he was addressing a crowd.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced the changes on Sunday, terming the incident a grave security lapse and warning that any compromise involving the President’s safety would be treated as a matter of national security.

The incident happened on Sunday during a thanksgiving ceremony held in honour of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.

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President Ruto was speaking to residents when a young man suddenly breached the security cordon and moved toward the podium, holding him on the shoulder, before he was whisked away by members of the Presidential security detail.

Security officers quickly restrained the man and escorted him away from the stage as the President paused his speech.

Ruto, however, immediately urged the officers not to mistreat the intruder.

“Leave that young man alone,” the President said as security personnel led him away.

The Head of State later downplayed the incident while addressing the crowd, joking that the man was simply eager to seize an opportunity.

“That young man has no problem. I think he learnt from Fikirini Jacobs not to miss any opportunity. I will deal with him later,” Ruto remarked, triggering laughter among sections of the audience.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya