A man was arrested on Sunday afternoon after allegedly attempting to force his way into the restricted section of State House Gate D in Nairobi.
Reports indicate that General Service Unit (GSU) officers stationed at the gate spotted the man as he allegedly tried to gain unauthorised access to the secured area.
Police said the suspect was driving a tuk-tuk when he allegedly attempted to drive through the gate despite security restrictions.
Officers reportedly instructed him to stop, but he allegedly ignored the orders and continued driving at high speed towards barriers positioned near the entrance.
During questioning, the man reportedly told police that he wanted to meet President William Ruto, although he did not have an official appointment with the Head of State.
He was subsequently taken into custody as police launched investigations to establish his intentions and the circumstances surrounding the attempted entry.
Security operations were also intensified around the area as officers worked to determine whether the incident posed any broader security threat.
It was not immediately established whether President Ruto was at State House when the incident occurred.
The incident comes less than a week after State House issued a public warning over a man accused of falsely claiming to represent President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto.
In a notice published in a local newspaper on October 1, State House said Eliel Cheruiyot Kispang was not an authorised representative, agent or employee of the Executive Office of the President or First Lady Rachel Ruto.
The notice, issued by State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito, cautioned members of the public against conducting transactions with Kipsang.
State House said he had no authority to make representations, receive money, enter into agreements or make commitments on behalf of President Ruto and the First Lady.
The latest security incident also comes nearly a year after another confrontation at the same State House Gate along Dennis Pritt Road.
In that incident, a man allegedly attacked a GSU officer with a bow and arrow at the gate. The officer later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment in hospital.
