President Kenyatta Effects Promotions, Appointments at Kenya Defense Forces (KDF)

President Uhuru Kenyatta Wednesday 20^th, July 2022 made 16 new changes in the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), on the advice of the Defense Council.

The changes which take effect immediately include promotions and appointments as advised by the defense council.

Among the notable promotions and appointments include;

Kenya Army

• Kenya Army Maj Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru to Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) and appointed Commander Kenya Army (following the retirement of Lt Gen Walter Koipaton after the completion of four years tour of duty).
• Brigadier (Brig) Daivid Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed General Officer Commanding Western Command.
• Brig Juma Shee Mwinyikai is now a Major General and appointed General Officer Commanding Eastern Command while, Brig Fredrick Leuria promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of Defense Forces in charge of Operations, Plans, Doctrine and Training.
• Brig Mungai Nyaga promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Force Commander East African Community Regional Force for DRC.
• Col William Kamoiro is now a Brigadier and appointed Commander Second Brigade.
• Col Ahmed Mohamed Saman promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander Special Operations Brigade.
• Col Joel Muriungi M’Arimi promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commandant of the Recruits Training School.
• Col Joseph Doughlas Mokwena promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of System at Defense Headquarters.
• Col David Kiprotich Chesire promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander 8 Brigade.
• Col Alice Muringo Mate promoted to Brigadier and remains in the Legal Branch at Defense Headquarters.
• Col (Dr) David Kimeli Chepsiror promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief Medical Officer, Isiolo Regional Hospital.
• Col Charles Ndirangu Mathenge promoted to Brigadier and appointed Managing Director, Defense Forces Food Processing Factory.

Kenya Air Force

 Brig Benard Waliaula is now a Major General and a has been appointed Director Defense National Security Industries.

• Col Mohammed Salah Farah has also been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Base Commander, Laikipia Air Base.
• Col Mohamed Dahir Ali has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Principal, Defense Forces Technical College.
• Col (Dr) Justino Mutisya Muinde, promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief Medical Officer, Eldoret Regional Hospital.
• Col Apollo Ogola Aloka, promoted to Brigadier and appointed Senior Directing Staff Air, National Defense College.
• Col Hillary Biwott Kipkosgey, promoted to Brigadier and appointed Director Kenya Space Agency.
• Col Ziporah Kalondu Kioko, promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Strategic Communication, at the Defense Headquarters.

And Kenya Navy;

• Col John Wekesa Khaoya is now a Brigadier and has been appointed Chief of Welfare and Compensation, at the Defense Headquarters.
• Col Timothy Stelu Lekolool promoted to Brigadier and remain ADC to His Excellency the President.

Other changes have also been made across the Kenya Defense Forces in line with the advice of the Defense Council.