Orengo protests to IG Kanja after sudden withdrawal of his security detail, demands immediate reinstatement

Orengo protests to IG Kanja after sudden withdrawal of his security detail, demands immediate reinstatement
Orengo protests to IG Kanja after sudden withdrawal of his security detail, demands immediate reinstatement - Siaya Governor James Orengo. (Photo: James Orengo/X)
Siaya Governor James Orengo. (Photo: James Orengo/X)

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Siaya Governor James Orengo has protested the sudden withdrawal of his personal and residential security detail, terming the move irregular and calling for immediate reinstatement of officers.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has raised concern over the abrupt withdrawal of his personal and residential security detail, saying the move was carried out without prior notice, official communication, or replacement arrangements.
In a formal complaint to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and in a separate press statement issued on May 20, 2026, Orengo said his entire security team, including officers attached to his Nairobi residence, was withdrawn on the evening of May 19, 2026, in what he described as an irregular and unprocedural action by the national security apparatus.
“Yesterday evening, Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, a highly irregular and deeply concerning action was taken by the national security apparatus: the sudden, unprovoked withdrawal of my entire personal security detail, as well as the security personnel assigned to my Nairobi residence,” Orengo said.

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He said the decision was executed suddenly and without explanation, leaving him without security support at both his official and private residences.
“This drastic action was taken without any prior notification, formal communication, or the provision of suitable replacements,” Orengo said in his statement, adding that the withdrawal raised serious concerns about the handling of security arrangements for state officers.
Orengo emphasised that security for public officials is not a privilege or discretionary favour, but a constitutional and statutory entitlement meant to ensure the safety and uninterrupted execution of official duties.

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“As a State Officer under the Constitution of Kenya, the provision of security is not a privilege or a discretionary favour; it is a statutory entitlement designed to facilitate the execution of official mandates without fear of compromise or harm,” he said.
In his letter to the Inspector General, the governor demanded an immediate explanation for the withdrawal and called for the reinstatement or replacement of his security officers at all designated stations, including his Nairobi residence.
He also copied the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, the Council of Governors, and the Siaya County Police Commander.
Orengo urged swift corrective action, warning that the matter required urgent attention to avoid disruption of official responsibilities. Despite the development, he said his administration remains focused on its mandate, stating that they continue to carry out their work with “enthusiasm and patriotism.”

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