Gilbert Masengeli, MBS, OGW, SS,

Gilbert Masengeli is a seasoned career police officer with over 35 years of experience in the service. Prior to his appointment, Masengeli was the Commandant at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus.

Gilbert Masengeli, is a certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with experience in the following areas; Special Operations Group of the Border Police Unit where he was responsible for coordinating multi-agency special security operations and Assistant Inspector General of Police where he developed strategies for threat mitigation and advised on security deployments along border points. Masengeli has risen through the ranks from Senior Superintendent of Police to Commissioner of Police.

He holds Master of Science in Security and Forensics management and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology in Security Management (Cyber-Crime) and Digital Forensic Technology option from Dedan Kimathi University, a Diploma in Criminology from Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminology Justice and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations at the United States International University (USIU).

Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS), the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) of Kenya, and the Silver Star (SS) of Kenya.

Masengeli is currently the Acting Inspector General of Police, National Police Service.