Ruto Makes KEY Military Leadership Changes
President William Ruto has made significant changes to Kenya’s military leadership, including the Kenya Army and Kenya Air Force.
The Ministry of Defence announced on Friday, June 27, that Ruto has elevated Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter to Lieutenant General and nominated him as Commander of the Kenyan Army.
Ketter succeeded Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus, who has been transferred to the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) as Vice-Chancellor.
Prior to his new position as Commander Kenya Army, Ketter was the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics.
In addition, the President appointed Major General Benard Waliaula as Commander of the Kenyan Air Force.
President Ruto has made top KDF changes, including:
— Mwango Capital (@MwangoCapital) June 27, 2025
—> Lt. General David Keter appointed Commander, Kenya Army
—>Major General David Waluwala appointed Commander, Kenya Air Force
—>Joyce Sitienei promoted to Major General, now Deputy VC at National Defence University
—>Maj. Gen.… pic.twitter.com/usJgBpUbl3
Waliaula succeeds Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed, who has served 42 years.
Major General Waliaula formerly served as Director of Defence National Security Industries before being appointed Commander of Kenya Air Force.
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Similarly, the Head of State promoted Brigadier Joel Muriungi M’arimi to Major General and nominated him as Commandant of the Kenya Military Academy.
Prior to his assignment, Muriungi served as Commandant of the Kenya Military Academy and Commander of the Armoured Brigade.
Ruto also promoted Brigadier Joyce Chelang’at Sitienei to Major General and appointed her as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Centre for Strategic and Security Studies, National Defence University – Kenya (NDU-K).
Until her promotion and appointment, she was the Director International Peace Support Centre.
Ruto Makes KEY Military Leadership Changes
