Speaking during the swearing-in
of newly promoted generals at State House yesterday, Ruto explained his
decision to nominate two retiring military generals for ambassadorial roles in
Pakistan and Iran.
According to the Head of State,
the two stations needed senior citizens with vast experience in public service.
He also cited the security
dynamics in both countries as a factor in his decisions.
Ruto was referring to the
nomination of former Vice Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi as
Kenyan ambassador to Iran and that of former Commander of the Kenya Army
Lieutenant General, Peter Njiru, as Kenya's High Commissioner to Pakistan.
"I know that I have given
you difficult stations. Teheran and Islamabad are not very easy stations but I
know you are up to the responsibility.”
"In Pakistan, we all know
what is going on there and we also know what is going on in Iran and that is
why I believe that senior citizens like yourself who have wide experience are
the best people to man those stations," he stated.
On the other hand, he expressed
optimism over the services the two military officers will offer, describing
them as competent officers who are intelligent and competent.
"My very best wishes as you
transit into your new responsibilities in the service of the nation. I was
pleased with them and they have discharged their duties with distinction,"
he stated.
Mwangi has served in KDF for 42
years with did latest assignment being the second in command in KDF after
General Francis Ogolla. On the other hand, Njiru served in the army for 39
years.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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