Watty Kiprich

Security, Protocol & Ceremonial Operations Professional

Talent

Nairobi, Nairobi CountyMember since October 14, 2026

VIP / Presidential Protection & CoverageCrowd Control & Public Order ManagementAccess Control & Perimeter SecurityCeremonial & State Function ProtocolBorder Security OperationsDisaster & Emergency Risk ManagementSecurity Risk Assessment & PlanningDiscipline, Drill & Team CoordinationStrong command of security protocol, drill, and ceremonial procedureEffective crowd and access management in high-pressure, high-profile settingsDisaster and emergency response planning fundamentalsTeam coordination, reporting, and adherence to chain of command

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VIP / Presidential Protection & CoverageCrowd Control & Public Order ManagementAccess Control & Perimeter SecurityCeremonial & State Function ProtocolBorder Security Operations

About

Disciplined security and protocol professional with over 10 years of service in Kenya's General Service Unit (GSU), including current service as a Presidential Bugler within the ceremonial and protocol detail of the Presidency. Extensive hands-on experience in VIP/presidential coverage, crowd control, access control, border security operations, and state ceremonial functions across Kenya. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Security Management and a Diploma in Disaster Management, combining field operational expertise with academic grounding in risk, security, and emergency management.

Seeking to bring this blend of discipline, protocol precision, and security management training to a role with a UN agency, international organization, or private-sector security/protocol function.

Experience

Presidential Bugler — Ceremonial & Protocol Detail - General Service Unit (GSU), Office of the President, Kenya - Kenya

(2021-04)

Serve as an official Presidential Bugler, providing ceremonial trumpet/bugle duties at State House functions, national ceremonies, and official state events.
Provide presidential coverage during Head of State engagements and official travel across Kenya, coordinating closely with the wider security and protocol detail.
Execute crowd control and access control duties at high-profile state functions, ensuring order, safety, and adherence to protocol.
Maintain the highest standards of discipline, punctuality, and ceremonial precision expected of the presidential detail.

Band Member / Bugler & Trumpet Player - GSU Training School, General Service Unit, Kenya - Kenya

(2018 - 2021-04)

Served for three years as a band member and bugler/trumpet player, performing at official GSU and government ceremonies and training functions.
Supported ceremonial and protocol training activities within the GSU Training School.

Border Security Officer - GSU Deployment - Lamu–Ishakani–Kiunga Border, Kenya

(2016-08 - 2018-07)

Conducted border security, surveillance, and access control operations along the Lamu–Ishakani–Kiunga border area.
Supported operations to safeguard territorial integrity and respond to emerging security threats in a high-risk border environment.

General Service Unit (GSU), Kenya - Kenya over 10 years of continuous service (details above).