Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Chief of Defence Forces Charles Kahariri. IMAGE : Courtesy
In Summary:
1) President Ruto announced new appointments and promotions within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on Wednesday.
2) The changes were made following consultations with Acting Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the Defence Council.
3) Major General Stephen James Mutuku was appointed Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College.
On Wednesday, President Ruto announced a series of new appointments and promotions within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
The changes, effective from July 24, followed consultations with Acting Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the Defence Council.
According to the statement, “On the advice of the Defence Council chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, the President upheld the Council’s recommendations and made various promotions, postings, and appointments of Kenya Defence Forces officers.”
Among the notable appointments, Major General Stephen James Mutuku was named Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College.
Kenya Army:
- Colonel Edward Morris Ondabu Nyamao was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Compensation and Welfare (DHQ).
- Colonel Collins Otieno Mitok was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Personnel (HQ KA).
- Colonel Paul Kiplimo Koech was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Training.
- Colonel Clement Kimaiga Nyakundi was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Deputy Managing Director of the Kenya Meat Commission.
- Colonel Victor Ndegwa Mburu was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander of the Combat Engineers Brigade.
- Colonel Eric Nzioki Kitusya was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Logistics (HQ KA).
- Colonel Salaash Kantai was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander of the Military Intelligence Corps.
- Colonel Edward Willy Banda was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Brigade Commander of the 8 Brigade.
- Colonel Jackson Lesaiyo Lemakara was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander of Embakasi Garrison.
- Colonel (Dr) Charles Ondego Ochieng was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Naval Medical Services.
- Colonel Yusuf Hussein Adan was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Communication Information Systems (DHQ).
- Lieutenant Colonel (Rev) Jane Wairimu Muringi was promoted to Colonel and appointed Service Chaplain.
Kenya Air Force:
- Colonel Bernard Markie Oluoch was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Base Commander of Moi Air Base.
- Colonel Eutychus Ndegwa Nyawira was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Head of Training Support and Research at the National Defence College.
- Colonel Nehemiah Kemei was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Defence SACCO.
- Lieutenant Colonel Mercy Wairimu Kamau was promoted to Colonel and appointed for Finance and Audit at the Defence National Security Industries.