When he was appointed as North Eastern Regional Coordinator, he made it clear that top on the list of his priorities was to deal with the Alshabaab menace that has been a source of insecurity in the region for quite some time.
The former ambassador has seen successful operations that have blunted the influence of the terrorist group that is based in Somalia.
Last year he gave names of some Alshabaab operatives and warned parents whose children are involved in terrorist activities.
But who is this tough man that is feared by the terrorists?
He formerly served as the Ambassador of Kenya to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His responsibility as the North Eastern Regional Coordinator entails ensuring that there is peace and security in the volatile region by fostering good working relations with the communities.
His appointment came in the wake of the Garissa University attack in 2015 that resulted in the deaths of 147 students.
When he was a provincial commissioner he helped bring to an end the Shifta activities that threatened the security of North Eastern region.