President William Ruto has announced a series of promotions, appointments, and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) following recommendations from the Defence Council.
In a statement on Friday, June 5, Ruto appointed Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the new Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army, who takes over from Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan, who has proceeded on retirement.
Before his appointment, Major General Nkoimo served as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command.
Ruto also appointed Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah as the Deputy Air Force Commander. Farah previously served as the Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base.
In the latest military changes, Brigadier William Kamoiro has been promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed the General Officer Commanding Central Command, filling the position left vacant by Nkoimo’s promotion.
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.
Before his appointment, Limo served as the Managing Director at the Defence Forces Welfare Services.
Further, Ruto extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno by one year following recommendations from the Defence Council.
In the Kenya Army, Brigadier Francis Njoroge Kuria was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Director of Medical Services, while Colonel Mark Joseph Awala was elevated to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Operations at Kenya Army Headquarters.
Colonel Makonani Balata was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander of Langata Garrison, while Colonel Asma Diramo Kofa was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Provost at the Directorate of Oversight, Compliance and Accountability.
Within 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 also elevated to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Research and Development at the Defence National Security Industries.
Lieutenant Colonel Bernadette Awar Eyanae was promoted to Colonel and appointed Colonel Plans and Programmes at the International Peace Support Training Centre.
