The elite Presidential Guard Company (G Company) has a new Commandant following a mini-reshuffle within the General Service Unit (GSU), sanctioned by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Kenya Police Service.

According to an internal memo dated October 9, 2025, Commissioner of Police (CP) Charles Kases Losur, formerly staff officer for operations in the Nairobi Region, has been appointed as the new Commanding Officer of the Presidential Guard Company.

He replaces CP Ernest Cheruiyot, who has been redeployed to GSU Headquarters as Staff Officer, Operations.

Other key changes include the promotion of AIG Goddhard Kamau, former commander of the elite Recce Company, to Deputy Commandant of the GSU, while CP William Kiptoo Sawe takes over as Recce Company Commanding Officer.

Additionally, SSP Charles Chesir Kibowen moves from GSU Headquarters to head the basic training wing at the National Police College, Embakasi B campus.

The changes, communicated through a signal dated October 8, are part of efforts to strengthen leadership and operational efficiency within the GSU’s specialized units, including the Recce Company and Presidential Guard, which handle high-security and counter-terror operations.

The Presidential Guard Company is responsible for protecting State House, state lodges, and the President’s residences, working alongside the Presidential Escort Unit and local police when required.