Raila Bodyguard Maurice Ogeta Appointed As Mombasa Security County Adviser

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has appointed Maurice Ogeta, who served as a bodyguard to former ODM leader the late Raila Odinga, as the county’s Adviser on Security Affairs.

According to the governor, who is also the ODM Deputy Party Leader, Mr Ogeta was appointed due to his extensive experience and years of dedicated service to the party’s founding leader.

“Mr  Maurice Ogeta has been appointed to serve as Adviser, Security Affairs in the County Government of Mombasa. This appointment is informed by his many years of experience and deep institutional knowledge built at local, regional, and global levels, including his service to our founding party leader Raila Odinga,” said Governor Nassir.

For nearly 18 years, Mr Ogeta served as a bodyguard to the former ODM leader, accompanying him through some of the country’s most volatile political moments, including mass rallies, high-risk convoys, and periods of heightened political tension. He was with Raila at his final moments in India last year.

The new addition to the Mombasa County security team is known for his discipline and low public profile.

His long service and extensive exposure to high-pressure security environments are now seen as key strengths in his new advisory role.

In a move Governor Nassir describes as further strengthening his administration, he has also appointed Ken Ambani as his Adviser on Creative Arts. Mr Ambani previously served as the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Public Service, Gender, Youth, and Sports until a Cabinet reshuffle in July 2025.

“His wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience in the sector will be instrumental as we work to revive and grow the creative industry in Mombasa for the benefit of our artists, youth, and the wider economy,” the governor said.