President William Ruto has made a series of promotions, appointments, and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
In a statement on Friday, June 5, the Ministry of Defence said the new appointments followed recommendations by the Defence Council.
In the latest changes, President Ruto appointed Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army. He takes over from Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan, who has retired from service.
Before his new appointment, Major General Nkoimo served as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command.
President Ruto also appointed Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah as the Deputy Air Force Commander. Farah previously served as the Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base.
Brigadier William Kamoiro was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed General Officer Commanding Central Command, replacing Major General Nkoimo.
Brigadier Peter Kipketer Limo was also promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics at Defence Headquarters.
Limo takes over from Major General Edward Rugendo, who has been appointed Managing Director of the Defence Forces Welfare Services.
Further, President Ruto extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno by one year following recommendations from the Defence Council.
At the same time, Ruto made changes within the Kenya Army; he promoted Brigadier Francis Njoroge Kuria to Major General and appointed him Director of Medical Services.
Colonel Mark Joseph Awala was elevated to Brigadier and named Chief of Operations at Kenya Army Headquarters, while Colonel Makonani Balata was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander of Langata Garrison.
Colonel Asma Diramo Kofa was also promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Provost at the Directorate of Oversight, Compliance, and Accountability.
In the Kenya Air Force, Colonel Peter Karigih Kariuki was promoted to Brigadier and appointed College Secretary at the National Defence College.
Colonel Benedetta Margaret Kikechi was elevated to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Research and Development at the Defence National Security Industries.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Bernadette Awar Eyanae Damir was promoted to the rank of Colonel and appointed Colonel Plans and Programs at the International Peace Support Training Centre.
