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Mosiria speaks out after another security lapse catches Ruto off guard
14th February, 2026 03:10 PM
Geoffrey Mosiria has regretted that there could be a serious problem in the presidency following a series of security incidents involving President William Ruto during public engagements.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Mosiria commented on the latest security lapse, in which individuals have been attempting to approach the Head of State during rallies.
Mosiria reacts to Ruto’s security lapses
The most recent incident occurred in Isiolo during a NYOTA Fund event, when plainclothes officers intercepted a man as he ran towards the presidential podium.
The brief moment, captured on video and widely shared online, showed security officers swiftly moving in to restrain the individual before he got close to the President.
The incident has since sparked debate about the effectiveness of security protocols at public events attended by the Head of State.
Addressing the matter, Mosiria stressed that the presidency is not a personal office but a national institution that must be safeguarded at all times.
“In any democratic society, the moment an individual assumes the office of president, their status fundamentally changes.
“They cease to be a private person and become a national institution entrusted with the authority, stability, and continuity of the State. By oath, they no longer belong to personal relationships or individual interests, but to the Constitution and the people they serve,” Mosiria wrote.
He added that globally accepted security standards treat the protection of a Head of State as a matter of national security.
“Under internationally accepted security standards, the protection of a Head of State is treated as a matter of national security.
Mosiria reveals how a Head of State is protected
“Specialized security agencies are mandated to maintain strict, multilayered protocols that include controlled access zones, thorough screening, advanced risk assessments, and highly coordinated crowd management, particularly during public engagements,” he stated.
Mosiria further emphasised that a visible security presence plays a critical role beyond optics.
“Visible security presence is not merely symbolic; it serves a critical deterrence function by discouraging individuals with harmful intent and ensuring that no unauthorized person can reach the Head of State without proper clearance,” he said.
He noted that repeated incidents where individuals appear able to rush towards the President naturally raise public concern.
“For this reason, situations where individuals appear able to approach or rush toward a presidential podium during public events naturally raise legitimate public concern.
“Such occurrences prompt important questions about whether these interactions are carefully prearranged and controlled, or whether there may be lapses in established security procedures,” Mosiria added.
He concluded by underscoring that presidential security goes beyond personal protection.
“Ultimately, safeguarding the Head of State is not about protecting an individual; it is about protecting national stability, constitutional order, and the collective trust of the people.”
