Frederick Muitiriri Profile picture
I talk about Jesus in high schools, tell stories & interview people + report on war & conflicts @ntvkenya 🤔fmr police officer who voice over docus for mulla 😎
Sep 1, 2021 7 tweets 1 min read
Politicization of the security system is dangerous.

A cop's perspective.

You can never disclose how a VVIP is secured. The Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has disclosed to the nation how many police officers are attached to the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya cont..1/3 That information, is now with any enemy of our country.

In police training, we were taught to never disclose how secured/unsecured a VVIP is. Any local or international enemy can take advantage of that. Just imagine if something happened to the DP through Alshabaab...2/3
Apr 19, 2021 15 tweets 6 min read
Thread.
I was a Kenyan police officer for a period of 3 years(btn 2004-2008). I'm now a Journalist, with over 10 years experience. So I understand both how the world of police and media works. #puritymwambia did an excellent piece on #gunsgalore, top notch Journalism. Yes there.. ..minimal gaps like giving police service a right of reply but as is, the story is still complete. #puritymwambia deserves some accolades.
On taking one year to complete the story, yes investigative pieces, even by cops, take long and tedious hours to achieve the expected end...