Gilbert Masengeli
Kenyapolice chiefMale4.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Gilbert Masengeli is a former acting Inspector General of Police in Kenya, known for his role during police operations, including a controversial raid on Jimi Wanjigi's home in which firearms-related allegations were made. His actions have come under scrutiny in light of recent court decisions.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has suffered a major setback after the High Court rejected his plea to suspend United States International University (USIU) Africa graduation in a row over his PhD dissertation clearance.
Court dismisses Masengeli bid to stop USIU graduation in PhD dissertation processing rowKenya· 2026-09-17
Gilbert Masengeli is involved in a court battle with USIU regarding his PhD dissertation.
DIG Masengeli denied PhD by USIU, asks court to stop graduationKenya· 2026-09-15Gilbert Masengeli is involved in a court battle regarding his denied PhD by USIU.
DIG Masengeli denied PhD by USIU, asks court to stop graduationKenya· 2026-09-15Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service who was present at the event.
Murkomen: Over 2,000 illegal guns seized from bandits and terroristsKenya· 2026-08-06
Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General of Police who accompanied Murkomen.
MCAs boycott CS Murkomen event in Trans NzoiaKenya· 2026-07-17
Murkomen was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General of Police DIG Gilbert Masengeli.
Murkomen orders probe into alleged police interference in Ol Kalou by-electionKenya· 2026-07-16
Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Administration Police Service who spoke at the flag-off ceremony for the new vehicle fleet.
Police ink Sh1.9 billion deal with Co-op Bank to boost mobilityKenya· 2026-03-07
Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General and the uncle of James Chesimani Masengeli.
DIG Masengeli's nephew charged with defrauding parents Sh2.6m in police jobs scamKenya· 2025-12-08
Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli is present at the funeral.
Kenya gathers at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University to bid Raila farewellKenya· 2025-10-19
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli officially opened the procession for Raila Odinga's viewing.
Tears, turmoil as crowds surge to view Raila's body in KisumuKenya· 2025-10-18
Kanja and his two Deputies, Gilbert Masengeli and Eliud Lagat, had been skipping the Commission’s meetings.
MPs summon Kanja over failure to hand over payroll to NPSCKenya· 2025-09-02
Deputy Inspector-General of the Administration Police Gilbert Masengeli attended the ceremony.
18,000 NYS recruits graduate as Ruto pledges to increase number to 100,000Kenya· 2025-08-28
Gilbert Masengeli is another deputy to the Inspector General of Police involved in the lawsuit regarding police actions.
IG sued over police payroll, officers' role during protestsKenya· 2025-08-13
Deputy IG Gilbert Masengeli was put to task by the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee over the refusal to surrender the payroll.
IG Kanja ordered to surrender police payroll to NPSCKenya· 2025-07-30
Deputy IG Gilbert Masengeli was put to task by the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee over the payroll issue.
MPs order Kanja to surrender police payroll to NPSCKenya· 2025-07-29Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli insisted that no one was blocked from accessing the CBD to run their errands.
Businesses suffer as police block access to Nairobi CBDKenya· 2025-07-08
Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police, Gilbert Masengeli, denied that anyone had been barred from entering the CBD.
The roadblocks that sealed Nairobi: 'We were told no one gets in'- policeKenya· 2025-07-07
Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General of Police seen patrolling in Nairobi.
Sabasaba ya ghasia nchini Kenya, Gen-Z waingia tena barabarani
Tanzania· 2025-07-07
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli had in the morning dismissed claims that police blockades had made movement impossible.
From rungus to spears, how business community is staying alert on Saba SabaKenya· 2025-07-07
Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli insists that access to Nairobi’s Central Business District remains open to all.
'No one is blocked,' says Masengeli as Kenyans struggle to access Nairobi CBDKenya· 2025-07-07
Gilbert Masengeli, the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, accompanied Amin.
DCI protests after Ndiang'ui appears in courtKenya· 2025-07-04
Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General of Police who was present during the discussions about the protests.
Murkomen commends police, orders them to shoot when attackedKenya· 2025-06-27
Gilbert Masengeli accompanied Kipchumba Murkomen during his tour of the CBD.
Kenyan Police block roads into Nairobi city centre ahead of Gen-Z protest anniversaryTanzania· 2025-06-25Gilbert Masengeli accompanied Kipchumba Murkomen during his tour of Nairobi.
Murkomen makes surprise dawn sweep of Nairobi ahead of protestsKenya· 2025-06-25Gilbert Masengeli, the deputy Inspector General of Police, was also flanked by Kipchumba Murkomen during his early work report.
Tight security, road closures as Kenya marks June 25 protests anniversaryKenya· 2025-06-25Gilbert Masengeli is another deputy accompanying Inspector General Douglas Kanja on the visit to the injured officers.
Terror reigns as Kenya-Somalia border turns into war playgroundKenya· 2025-05-03
Gilbert Masengeli is the Deputy Inspector General of Police who promised the family that efforts are being made to rescue Kabiru.
Agony and silence: Family of missing police officer in Haiti demands answersKenya· 2025-05-03
The CS was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat and AP DIG Gilbert Masengeli, among other security officers from the Rift Valley region.
Murkomen accuses politicians of funding insecurity in North Rift, North EasternKenya· 2025-05-02
Gilbert Masengeli is another deputy of the Inspector General of Police who accompanied Murkomen.
Five officers killed, eight injured in Boni Forest operationKenya· 2025-05-02Gilbert Masengeli is another deputy of the Inspector General of Police who accompanied Murkomen.
Five officers killed, eight injured in Boni Forest operationKenya· 2025-05-02