President William Ruto has made changes at the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), including promotions, postings and appointments.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Public Communications, Ministry of Defence, Bogita Ongeri said the changes were made following a recommendation of the Defence Council.
The council is chaired by Defence CS Aden Duale.
Brigadier Dennis Nyaga Njue Kamuri was promoted to Maj Gen and appointed Managing Director of Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation.
Brigadier Mohamed Nur Hassan was promoted to Maj Gen and appointed General Officer Commanding Border Security Command.
Further, Colonel Sylvester Kipkorir Chirchir was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Deputy Director Directorate of National Security Industries while Colonel Mathew Lilita Lenamunai was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander Kahawa Garrison.
Colonel Joseph Kaku Mutua was also promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander Construction Engineers Brigade.
Colonel Gilliad Mwachala Kimonge was promoted to Brigadier and named Chief of Operations, Defence Headquarters.
Ruto has promoted Colonel Titus Gitamo Sokobe to Brigadier and made Chief of Infrastructure Defence Headquarters.
Colonel Omari Mohammed Rajab was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Deputy Managing Director of Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation.
Colonel Peter Kipketer Limo has been promoted to Brigadier and deployed as Managing Director Defence Forces Canteen Organization.
Colonel Oscar Kizito Muleyi was promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Director Centre for Security and Strategic Studies National Defence University - Kenya.
Colonel Oswald Oduor Opiyo was promoted to Brigadier and will remain as the Director of Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum.
Further Colonel Roba Bonaya Wario was promoted to Brigadier and deployed to the Office of the National Security Advisor.
Other promotions include Major General Rashid Abdi Elmi who was appointed Commandant and posted to National Defence College.
Major General John Maison Nkoimo was also promoted to Commandant and posted to Kenya Military Academy.
Major General Eric Mbugua Kinuthia was appointed Commandant and posted to the Joint Command and Staff College.
Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri was appointed Deputy Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Navy, National Defence College while Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed was posted to National Defence College and appointed Senior Directing Staff Air.
Ongeri said other changes were made across KDF in accordance with the advice if the Defence Council.
