Ruto Makes 12 Promotions In KDF, Including Major General Fatuma Ahmed Gaiti
Among them, Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed was promoted to Senior Directing Staff Air and posted to the National Defence College by the Head of State.
Marvin Chege 
President William Ruto, on Friday, May 26 promoted several officers within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) following consultations with Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
Among them, Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed was promoted to Senior Directing Staff Air and posted to the National Defence College by the Head of State.
She is the first woman in the military in Kenya to achieve the rank of Major General. She was also the first woman in August 2015 to be promoted to a Brigadier.
Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed (left) with former President Uhuru Kenyatta. /FILE
"His Excellency Dr Willian Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander In Chief of the Defence Forces has today, on the advice of the Defence Council chaired by Hon Aden Duale Cabinet Secretary for Defence made the following promotions, postings, and appointments," read part of the statement signed by Bogita Ongeri, Director Public Communications Ministry of Defence.
Promotions and Appointments
Brigadier Dennis Nyaga Njue Kamuri Promoted to Maj Gen and appointed Managing Director Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation.
Brigadier Mohamed Nur Hassan Promoted to Maj Gen and appointed General Officer Commanding Border Security Command.
Colonel Sylvester Kipkorir Chirchir Promoted to Brig and appointed Deputy Director Directorate of National Security Industries.
Colonel Mathew Lilita Lenamunai Promoted to Brig and appointed Commander Kahawa Garrison.
Colonel Joseph Kaku Mutua Promoted to Brig and appointed Commandant Construction Engineers Brigade.
Colonel Gilliad Mwachala Kimonge Promoted to Brig and appointed Chief of Operations, Defence Headquarters
Colonel Titus Gitamo Sokobe Promoted to Brig and appointed Chief of Infrastructure Defence Headquarters.
Colonel Omari Mohammed Rajab Promoted to Brig and appointed Deputy Managing Director Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation.
Colonel Peter Kipketer Limo Promoted to Brig and deployed as Managing Director Defence Forces Canteen Organization.
Colonel Oscar Kizito Muleyi Promoted to Brig and appointed Director Centre for Security and Strategic Studies National Defence University - Kenya
Colonel Oswald Oduor Opiyo Promoted to Brig and remains Director Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum
Colonel Roba Bonaya Wario Promoted to Brig and deployed to the Office of the National Security Advisor.
Posting and Appointments
Major General Rashid Abdi Elmi Posted to National Defence College and appointed Commandant.
Major General John Maison Nkoimo Posted to Kenya Military Academy and appointed Commandant.
Major General Eric Mbugua Kinuthia Posted to Joint Command and Staff College and appointed Commandant.
Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri Appointed Deputy Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Navy, National Defence College.
Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed Posted to National Defence College and appointed Senior Directing Staff Air.
"Other changes have also been made across the Kenya Defence Forces in line with the advice of the Defence Council," added the statement.
