Kenya’s police chief has ordered a major shake-up of President William Ruto’s security team after a man evaded his protection service to reach the head of state as he was addressing supporters at a thanksgiving event in the east of the country on Sunday.
In footage widely shared online, a man holding what appears to be a Bible mounts the stage and briefly puts his left arm around Ruto.
A tussle quickly ensued with bodyguards pushing the man to the ground.
No-one was hurt but police Insp Gen Douglas Kanja describes any security breach involving the president as “unacceptable” and calls it a matter of “the gravest national concern”.
A new head of the Presidential Escort Unit has been appointed, while other senior personnel have been removed or placed on leave.
By BBC
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