'You are no longer watchmen,' Ruto orders agencies to rename private security officers

The directive, announced during a meeting with about 27,000 private security officers at State House on Thursday, came minutes after a security guard appealed to the President to replace the titles, arguing they no longer reflect the profession.

President William Ruto during a meeting with private security officers at State House on Thursday, August 6.

The President said the government will amend existing laws and regulations to reflect the new designation, describing the move as part of efforts to recognise the dignity and professionalism of workers in the private security sector.