Several officers of the Presidential Escort Unit are recuperating at the Nairobi West Hospital after they were involved in a road accident.
On Tuesday, Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, visited the injured officers and assured the public that they had made significant progress on the path to recovery.
DP Gachagua said the PEU officers will be discharged soon after undergoing several tests.
The DP posted on his Twitter handle,”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 posted.
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The 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.
