The highly trained Recce squad officer attached to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s security detail and who has now turned to crushing stones at a quarry in Kericho in order to sustain his life is among those who received his training in USA, China and the dreaded of them all, Israel.
Over and above regular training, Recee’s covers, bomb detonation and sniper shooting. They are also taught on using modern communication gadgets, which are meant to come in handy in the course of their job.
Their ruthlessness in handling any threat to the presidents life is therefore self explanatory. One security expert interviewed by Kiss TV few years ago wondered what would happen if one of them loses his patriotism.
The men in dark suits most often attract the envy of every kid and at times adults. Escorting the head of state in state of the art, armoured SUV’s, wearing black suits, at times dark glasses and high end communication gadget attached to your ear flaps, is a scene right from the movies.
Being a presidential guard is thought to come with many privileges and true so, because as part of guarding the head of state, you will accompany him to many pars of the country and the world. You are entitled to eat good food and sure enough, you are driven around in cars you would only dream of, (Basically most of time you are hanging by their doors).
Only a presidential guard is permitted to shove anyone and everyone, as long as your V in VIP is smaller than that of the president’s.
The Kenyan president and other Very important persons, like the prime minister, vice president and visiting leaders, are guarded by an elite squad of the General Service Unit GSU called Recee Group. They are at least 2000 in number and their training is special. In one word they are hardened.
According to the 28-year-old, he was made aware of his suspension through a letter that was sent to Ainamoi Police Station in Kericho County.