Eliud Kipkoech Lagat, EBS, OGW, HSC, SS, ndc (K)

Eliud Kipkoech Lagat is a seasoned career police officer with over 25 years of experience in the service. He was the Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU) before his current role.

Lagat has served in various capacities, Deputy Head of Crime News SÎne Support Unit; head of investigation bureau and later as Head of the Bomb and Hazardous Materials Unit.

Lagat holds a Master’s Degree in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Technology in Automotive from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS), the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) of Kenya, Head of State Commendation (HSC), the Silver Star (SS) of Kenya and the coveted “ndc” (K) from the National Defence College.

Lagat’s experience in the security sector underscores his capability in handling complex security challenges and reforms in the National Police Service.