IG Douglas Kanja Responds to the Security Breach in Ganze, Kilifi

The National Police Service wishes to address a serious security breach that occurred today, 24
May 2026, during a thanksgiving event in Ganze, Kilifi County, where His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, was addressing members of the public.

Although security agencies responded swiftly and decisively to contain the situation and restore order, any breach involving the security of the President is unacceptable and a matter of the gravest national concern.

As the Inspector General of the National Police Service, I have immediately constituted a special investigations team to conduct a swift, thorough, and uncompromising inquiry into how this breach occurred.

I have also ordered immediate changes to the security detail responsible for the President’s protection in order to strengthen protocols and seal any existing vulnerabilities.

The security of the Head of State is a matter of national security and will be treated with the
utmost seriousness.

We wish to make it clear that all persons attending public events, particularly those involving the President and other national leaders, must strictly adhere to established
security procedures and protocols at all times.

Any attempt to breach security will be met with the full force of the law.

The National Police Service remains resolute in its constitutional duty to serve and protect the
people of Kenya.

We will take every necessary measure to ensure such an incident is never repeated and that the highest standards of security are maintained for the President, national leadership, and the nation.