Yiampoy named new Presidential Escort boss

Assistant Inspector General of Police Oloonkishu Yiampoy is the new Presidential Escort Unit Commandant.

He takes over from the Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Josphat Mputhia Kirimi who has been promoted to the National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Mr Kirimi worked in GSU Recce in various capacities.

On the other hand, Mr Yiampoy has been serving as the head of security in the Office of the Deputy President for a decade.

An expert in VIP protection having served in the Presidential Escort for 26 years, the new Commandant is a graduate of Egerton University.

EXPLAINER: What is the mandate of the Presidential Escort Unit?

The Unit is established to support the following functions of the Kenya Police Service in accordance with Section 24 of the National Police Service Act, 2011.

When the Head of State or his deputy are on transit, the presidential motorcade is always characterised by a wide fleet of high end vehicles that create a wedge formation to shield the VIP. However, the formation changes from time-to-time.

The riders, who are always leading the motorcade, are highly trained in war and combat. The riders, apart from clearing traffic for visiting presidents, also offer protection. They also dictate how fast or slow the motorcade moves.

 

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