President Uhuru Kenyatta has rewarded his Aide de Camp Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolol in a raft of promotions and appointments made on Wednesday.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, President Kenyatta’s aide de camp has been promoted from Colonel to Brigadier and will remain as his ADC.
A brigadier is the fourth highest rank in the military after General, Lieutenant General and Major General.
Brigadier Lekolol was appointed as Uhuru’s ADC in 2018 and became the first navy officer to serve in that capacity.
President Uhuru also promoted his former ADC Maj Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru to Lieutenant General and appointed him as Commander Kenya Army, while Lt Gen Walter Koipaton retires on completion of four years tour of duty.
Brig David Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus was promoted to Major General and appointed the General Officer Commanding Western Command.
Brig Juma Shee Mwinyikai has been promoted to Major General and appointed General Officer Commanding Eastern Command.
Brig Fredrick Leuria has been promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Plans, Doctrine and Training.
Brig Mungai Nyaga has risen to the rank of Major General and has been appointed Force Commander East African Community Regional Force for DRC.
Col William Kamoiro is now a Brigadier and has also been appointed Commander Second Brigade.
Col Ahmed Mohamed Saman has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander Special Operations Brigade.
Others include: Col Joel Muriungi M’Arimi promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commandant of the Recruits Training School.
Col Joseph Doughlas 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.
