Robert Alai proposes overhaul of State House security after officer’s death
By Luke Oluoch, October 13, 2025Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly Robert Alai has proposed an overhaul of the State House security following an incident where a man attacked and killed a police constable outside one of the gates of the heavily guarded residence.
In a statement on his X page on Monday, October 13, 2025, Alai called for equipping the officers tasked with guarding the official residence of the president.
According to Alai, arming the officers who are exclusively responsible for providing close protection and security to the president, state houses, official lodges, and other high-level government assets with a mere AK-47 rifle should be reconsidered.
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Overhaul
“Security at State House needs to be immediately overhauled. Those officers need to be armed properly. You can’t have ATPU armed and paid better than presidential guards. Arming G-Company officers with AK-47s only should be changed,” he said.
He further proposed that the specialised unit of the GSU force be in protective armour.
“They must wear body armour all the time. Those officers are too exposed. This must change,” he added.
According to reports, the police officer was killed on Monday morning, October 13, 2025, after being stabbed by an attacker near State House, Nairobi. The National Police Service said the incident happened at about 8:10 a.m. along Dennis Pritt Road, close to State House Gate D.
Police statement on the attack
In a statement, the National Police Service condemned the killing, calling it a brutal and unprovoked act. The Service praised the officers on duty for responding quickly and preventing more harm.
“The National Police Service condemns this heinous act and commends the officers for their swift response, which prevented further harm. An investigation is ongoing to establish the motive behind the attack,” read part of the statement.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Constable Ramadhan Mattanka, who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. The officer’s next of kin have been notified, and the Service stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.”