NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 21- President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed his former Aide de Camp Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru as the Kenya Army Commander.
The appointment of Njiru is among the military changes – Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy done by the Head of State on Wednesday on the advice council of the Defence Council chaired by Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa.
Njiru replaces Lt.Gen Walter Koipaton who has retired after serving his four years tour of duty.
The current Aide de Camp of President Kenyatta Timothy Stelu Lekolool is now a Brigadier in the new changes.
Others who have been elevated in the Kenya Army include Brigadier Daivid Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus who is now Major General and will serve as the General Officer commanding the Western Command.
The Head of State promoted Brigadier Juma Shee Mwinyikai as a Major General and appointed him General Officer Commanding Eastern Command.
Brigadier Fredrick Leuria – Promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Plans, Doctrine and Training.
Brigadier Mungai Nyaga – Promoted to Major General and appointed Force Commander East African Community Regional Force for DRC.
President Kenyatta also promoted sixteen officers of the rank of colonel to the rank of Brigadier.
Col William Kamoiro – Promoted to 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 Douglas Mokwena – Promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of System at Defence 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 Defence 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, Defence Forces Food Processing Factory.
Kenya Air Force Brig Benard Waliaula – Promoted to Major General and appointed Director Defence National Security Industries.
Col Mohammed Salah Farah – Promoted to Brigadier and appointed Base Commander, Laikipia Air Base.
Col Mohamed Dahir Ali – Promoted to Brigadier and appointed Principal, Defence 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 Defence 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 Defence Headquarters.
Kenya Navy Col John Wekesa Khaoya – Promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Welfare and Compensation, at the Defense Headquarters.
