Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has appointed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's long-time personal bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, as a security advisor to the Mombasa County government. He confirmed that Ogeta will serve as Advisor, Security Affairs, citing his long experience in the security sector and exposure at different levels of service. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir shakes hands with the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's bodyguard Maurice Ogeta at his office on January 8, 2025. Photo Abdulswamad Nassir“Maurice Ogeta has been appointed to serve as Advisor, Security Affairs, in the County Government of Mombasa. As Raila Odinga’s bodyguard, Ogeta frequently faced dangerous situations, particularly during tense anti-government protests.

Source: Daily Nation January 08, 2026 23:17 UTC