Kenya: Number of Cops Guarding VIPs to Fall

Nairobi — Police Spokesman Charles Owino says deliberations are underway to agree on the specific number of officers to remain on the VIP protection unit - including those guarding MPs, Senators, Governors and other big shots.

"Security is not only for the VIPs but for all Kenyans, the VIPs will be given the services according to their needs. We cannot deploy all officers for the VIPs and leave the citizens without protection," Owino said.

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