Friday, June 04, 2026 - 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 issued Friday, June 5th, Ruto
confirmed the appointment of Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as Deputy
Commander of the Kenya Army.
Nkoimo, who previously served as General Officer Commanding
(GOC) Central Command, replaces Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan, who has
retired.
Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah was named Deputy Air Force
Commander, having served as Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base.
Brigadier William Kamoiro was promoted to Major General and
appointed GOC Central Command, filling the vacancy left by Nkoimo.
Brigadier Peter Kipketer Limo was elevated to Major General
and appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and
Logistics at Defence Headquarters.
He succeeds Major General Edward Rugendo, who has been named
Managing Director of Defence Forces Welfare Services.
Ruto also extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander, Major
General Paul Owuor Otieno, by one year.
In the Kenya Army, Brigadier Francis Njoroge Kuria was
appointed Director of Medical Services after promotion to Major General.
Colonel Mark Joseph Awala was promoted to Brigadier and
named Chief of Operations at Army Headquarters.
Colonel Makonani Balata was elevated to Brigadier and
appointed Commander of Lang’ata Garrison, while Colonel Asma Diramo Kofa was
promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Provost.
Within the 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 named Chief of Research and Development at 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.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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