GILBERT MASENGELI
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 28, 1970 |
| GENDER | Male |
| OCCUPATION | Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police |
Biography
Gilbert Masengeli, is a veteran police officer with over 35 years of experience. He previously served as Commandant at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus.
Masengeli ascended to the position of the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police (APS), after a reshuffle within the police hierarchy.
Career of Gilbert Masengeli
Masengeli’s is recognized for his leadership of the Special Operations Group (SOG), an elite unit known for its rigorous training and counter-terrorism operations.
Moreover, the SOG achieved notable successes in neutralizing threats and securing volatile regions, solidifying Masengeli’s reputation as a strategic leader in Kenya’s security landscape.
Following his impactful role with the SOG, Masengeli was appointed Commandant of the Administration Police Training College (APTC) in Embakasi.
Experience
Gilbert Masengeli is a certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with experience in the following areas including, Special Operations Group of the Border Police Unit where he was responsible for coordinating multi-agency special security operations
Additionally, he has experience as an Assistant Inspector General of Police where he developed strategies for threat mitigation and advised on security deployments along border points.
As such, Masengeli’s exceptional work has seen him rise 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.
Similarly, Gilbert has 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.
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