Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, visited officers of the Presidential Escort Unit recuperating at a hospital in Nairobi after they were involved in a road accident.
In a statement issued by the DP on Tuesday, September 20, the officers had made significant progress on the path to recovery.
Gachagua affirmed that the officers would be discharged in a few days after undergoing several tests.
He, however, did not disclose the number of the PEU cops who were injured nor the location and cause of the accident.
"Took time to visit officers of the presidential escort admitted in hospital after a road accident.
"I'm happy they have made substantial progress and the doctors assured me of their discharge in the next few days. We celebrate our police officers for their patriotism and commitment," he stated.
Rigathi and Ruto both access the services of the PEU officers as stipulated by the Constitution.
According to the 2011 National Police Service Act, 45 presidential escort officers are assigned to the deputy president while 200 officers are attached to President William Ruto.
How the Presidential Escort Unit Works
PEU comprises the Joint Operational Command (JOC) that oversees the provision of security services to the president and his deputy.
The officers, who are drawn from the elite Recce squad - an elite paramilitary unit of the General Service Unit (GSU) - undergo an intense training program before being assigned to their respective roles.
Among those deployed include explosive experts, snipers, defensive drivers, firearm handlers, intelligence experts, combat leaders and communication and information technology experts.
As seen in most cases, the officers create an arrowhead formation to shield the president or his deputy when their motorcades are in transit. The formation, however, changes from time to time.
The riders, who lead the front, are trained to offer protection and detect potential danger. Apart from clearing traffic, they also dictate the pace of the motorcade.
