Meet Wilfred Munuve, the Police Drill Master Who Has Trained Recruits for 20 Years

Wilfred Munuve is a familiar voice on Kenya’s police parade grounds, where recruits have learned to listen closely to his commands.

For nearly 20 years, he has taught police drill and risen to become the parade sergeant and head of the drill faculty, earning a reputation for being quiet in manner but firm when it comes to discipline.

Munuve currently holds the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police, a position that reflects his progression within the service after years of experience in police training.

He is known for the high standards he expects from recruits under his watch.

Nearly two decades teaching police drill

Munuve’s career in drill spans close to two decades, giving him extensive experience in one of the most visible parts of police training.

His work involves preparing recruits to respond to commands, maintain formation and coordinate their movements during training and formal parades. For recruits, mastering those routines requires attention, consistency and the ability to follow instructions as a group.

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Years spent teaching the discipline have earned Munuve a senior role within the drill faculty, where his experience is used to prepare new officers for the demands of service.

His responsibilities extend beyond demonstrating movements. Drill also forms part of the wider training that instils discipline, teamwork and confidence among recruits as they transition into police service.

That experience has made Munuve a key figure in the preparation of officers who later take their place in formations during official police ceremonies.

A career shaped by discipline

Munuve is known as a man of few words and takes a direct approach to discipline.

He expects recruits to follow instructions, corrects mistakes and ensures they meet the required standards during training.

He previously served as a Chief Inspector of Police and was part of the Administration Police Service’s Silent Drill team.

Silent Drill involves coordinated movements that require discipline, concentration and precision. His experience in the drill team has also been useful in his work with police recruits.

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His professional development has also extended beyond practical policing. Munuve holds a degree in Leadership Studies from one of Kenya’s universities, adding an academic foundation to the leadership responsibilities that come with his work.

The role as parade sergeant places him at the centre of formal police ceremonies, where his commands guide recruits through carefully rehearsed formations and movements.

Yet away from the seriousness of training and parade duties, Munuve has a lighter side. Colleagues refer to him as “Uncle Willy”, a nickname associated with his love for rhumba music.

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Assistant Superintendent of Police Wilfred Munuve during the 59th Administration Police Service (APS) recruits’ passing-out parade at the National Police College, Embakasi. PHOTO/ SCREENGRAB