Kenya Air Force Commander Major General Joff Otieno has retired on the basis of his age and his place taken by Major General Samuel Ng'ang'a Thuita in sweeping changes made by President Kenyatta in the military.
In the changes, Brigadier Francis Omondi Ogolla has been appointed deputy Commander of the Kenya Air Force.
Major General Jonathan Kipkemboi Rono takes over as deputy Force Commander of African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom).
Full list of the promotions:
Brigadier Robert Kariuki Kibochi promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations, Doctrine and Training Defence Headquarters.
Brigadier George Owino promoted to Major General and appointed Commandant Defence Staff College.
Colonel Joseph Mutwii Kivunzi promoted to Brigadier and appointed SDS Army National Defence College.
Colonel Thomas Chepkuto promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commandant Joint War fare Centre (JWC).
Colonel l Isaac Muchendu promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Personnel Headquarter Kenya Army.
Colonel David Azangu Ngaira promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander EngineerBrigade.
Colonel John Kibaso Warioba promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander 2 Brigade.
Colonel John Mwangi promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander Artillery Brigade.
Colonel Mohamed Abdalla Badi promoted to Brigadier and appointed Base Commander Moi Air Base.
Colonel Eric Kinuthia promoted to Brigadier and appointed Base Commander Laikipia Air Base.
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