Charles Kases Losur, a Commissioner of Police, has been named the new commandant of the elite Presidential Guard Company.
Until his appointment, Losur was serving as the staff officer in charge of operations in the Nairobi Region. He replaces Ernest Cheruiyot (CP), who moves to the GSU Headquarters as the new staff officer, operations. Cheruiyot had served as the commandant of the company since July 2023.
He took over from George Nderitu, who was moved to the GSU Headquarters and named the General Staffing Officer in changes announced by the then Deputy Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja.
Losur previously served at the Recce Company in Ruiru, where he was in charge of operations.
According to an internal memo dated October 9, 2025, several senior officers have been reassigned.
The changes have been sanctioned by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Kenya Police Service (KPS).
In additional changes, Goddhard Kamau, an Assistant Inspector General (AIG), has been promoted to Deputy Commandant of the GSU.
He is the immediate former commanding officer of the elite Recce Company.
William Kiptoo Sawe (CP), who previously served as staff officer, operations, at the GSU Headquarters, takes over as the new commanding officer of the Recce Company.
Charles Chesir Kibowen (SSP) has been moved from the GSU Headquarters to become the officer commanding the basic training wing at the National Police College, Embakasi B Campus.
The personnel changes were officially communicated through a signal referenced and dated October 8, 2025.
The reshuffle is seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen command and leadership structures within the GSU’s specialized formations, which include the Recce Company, the Presidential Guard, and other tactical units that handle high-security and counter-terror operations.
State House and state lodges are guarded by officers drawn from the GSU’s G-Company. The team also guards the President’s homes and other premises.