Mysterious Death of Presidential Escort Officer Raises Questions

A member of Kenya’s elite Presidential Escort Unit died under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday evening after suddenly collapsing at Karen Police Station, officials confirmed today.

Sergeant Daniel Kipruto Kangogo collapsed while attempting to board a Toyota Prado vehicle parked at the station.

At the time of the incident, Kangogo was accompanied by Sergeant Ronald Rono, a fellow officer in the Presidential Escort Unit.

Despite being rushed to Karen Hospital, Kangogo was pronounced dead on arrival.

Authorities have not yet established the cause of death, and investigations are ongoing.

The Presidential Escort Unit, led by Noah Maiyo, is tasked with the security and protection of President William Ruto, the First Family, retired presidents, the Deputy President, visiting heads of state, and other designated VIPs as directed by the Inspector-General of Police.

This incident comes just weeks after another mysterious collapse made headlines when Komora Mubadi Jilo, a candidate for chairmanship of the National Police Service Commission, collapsed while waiting for his interview at the Public Service Commission offices on Harambee Avenue.

In an unrelated security incident, police recovered a loaded pistol that had been reported missing since February.

The weapon, a Jericho pistol with serial number KE.KP.44321352, was discovered wrapped in a blue carrier bag in a thicket behind Githiga Police Station in Kiambu County.

According to police reports, the firearm was found by a civilian clearing brush in the area.

The recovered weapon contained a magazine with 15 rounds of ammunition.

Authorities have launched investigations into both incidents.