Douglas Lucas Kivoi

Douglas Lucas Kivoi is a Principal Policy Analyst in the Governance Department at the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA). With over 15 years of experience in studying policing and security policies in Kenya, Kivoi has closely interacted with the nation's security protocols, focusing on the complexities of presidential protection. Following a recent incident where a shoe was thrown at President William Ruto during a public event, Kivoi has been vocal about the critical security lapses observed, advocating for enhanced measures to ensure the safety of the head of state amidst challenges posed by crowd dynamics and potential threats.