Chris Mmbwanga Oguso is a senior superintendent with Kenya Police, the chief executive officer[1] of Kenyan premier league side Police F.C., and a grassroots football developer.[2][3]

Chris Mmbwanga Oguso
Born (1976-12-25) 25 December 1976 (age 47)
Maringo Estate, Nairobi
NationalityKenyan
CitizenshipKenya
Alma materEgerton University
Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology and security studies
University of Nairobi
Master of Arts in Sociology (Criminology and Social Order)
Known forCriminology, Security
TitleSuperintendent of Kenya Police

Professional career

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Oguso is a former constable.[4]

Between 2010 and 2015, Oguso was sent by the Kenya Government to investigate a 2010 terror attack in Kampala, Uganda,[5] as the lead phone analyst. He had similar assignments in 2013 (Westgate, Nairobi), 2015 (Garissa University), and 2019 (DusitD2, Nairobi). In 2022, he was assigned to the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

Soccer career

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In 2011, he launched the annual Chris Oguso Cup,[6] a football tournament that provides a platform for young talent in Mahanga Village, Mungoa location, in Vihiga County. In February 2021, Oguso[7] was appointed as the chief executive officer of Police F.C.[8]

Awards

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During Kenya's Jamhuri Day celebration on 12 December 2022, Oguso was decorated by the President of the Republic William Ruto with a Head of State Commendation (HSC) for his service to the nation.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Nation, 25 Feb 2021 Kenya Police unveil new office for promotion mission
  2. ^ Nation, 26 Oct 2020 Celebrating our heroes: Chief Inspector of Police Chris Onguso's efforts to develop talent laudable
  3. ^ Nation, 4 May 2023 Kenya Police to form women's football team, says Chris Oguso
  4. ^ "Celebrating our heroes: Chief Inspector of Police Chris Onguso's efforts to develop talent laudable". Nation. 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ The Observer, 28 Oct 2015 Bombings: How Kenyan suspects were nailed
  6. ^ Standard, 6 Jan 2023 How Oguso Cup has turned into a 'hotbed of talent'
  7. ^ Kenyans, 1 Feb 2022 How Junior Cop Rose to be CEO Behind Kenya Police FC Success
  8. ^ Standard, 5 May 2023 Kenya Police still optimistic of the FKF-PL title
  9. ^ Gazettes Africa, 12 Dec 2022 Award of orders, decorations, and medals - Dec 2022
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