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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46548, member: 636"] Timothy Stelu Lekolool received a promotion to major general and appointment as senior directing staff at the National Defence College. The officer previously served as brigadier before Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced his advancement. Lekolool made military history as the first aide-de-camp selected from the Navy during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration. He continued serving until September 13 when President William Ruto assumed office. The major general briefly worked as Ruto's aide-de-camp before Colonel Fabian Lengusuranga took over the position. The newly promoted officer comes from a military family as son of late Principal Commissioner Francis Lekolool. His current rank places him one promotion away from lieutenant general status. Lieutenant generals qualify for service commander positions within Kenya's armed forces. Victor Mburu previously held Lekolool's new position before leaving to pursue national security studies. Defense headquarters assigned Lekolool to his current role after the transition period. Cabinet Secretary Tuya announced numerous promotions across all three military branches during the recent reshuffling. Kenya Army officers Faustino Mancha Lobaly and Charles Lenjo Mwazighe both advanced to major general ranks. Mohamed Isak Iddi and Edward Rugendo also earned major general promotions. Air Force and Navy personnel received similar advancement opportunities throughout the restructuring process. The appointments demonstrate continued leadership development within Kenya's defense establishment. [/QUOTE]

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