Brigadier Paul Njuguna appointed new KDF spokesperson

The recently appointed Chief of Strategic Communications, Brigadier Paul Njuguna has assumed office as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) spokesperson.

According to a statement issued by KDF on Wednesday, Brigadier Njuguna officially took up his new role from his predecessor, Brigadier Zipporah Kioko on Tuesday, a position she has held since 2022.

Brigadier Kioko on the other hand took over Njuguna's former office as the Director of Corporate Communications at the National Defence University-Kenya.

“Following the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) postings, promotions and appointments that took place on Thursday, 26 July 2024, the new Chief of Strategic Communications, Brigadier Paul Njuguna officially assumed office on Tuesday, 20 August 2024 from his predecessor, Brigadier Zipporah Kioko,” stated the notice.

Brigadier Njuguna boasts of immense experience in the communication field having served as the Colonel Public Affairs and AMISOM (now ATMIS) Force Spokesperson.

He also served as the Head of Postgraduate Studies and the Director of Corporate Communications at the National Defence University-Kenya, at the time being a Colonel.

While expressing confidence in Njuguna’s competence in the new role, the Ministry has assured the media and the public of continuous corroboration.

“Brigadier Njuguna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the office of Strategic Communications…As he assumes office in the vital role, the media is assured of continuous collaboration towards informing the public of KDF's undertakings within the country, in the region and beyond," stated the notice.

Brigadier Kioko takes over Brigadier Njuguna's former office as Director of Corporate Communications at National Defence University-Kenya.

The changes in the military were effected by President William Ruto following an advisory by the Defence Council on July 24.

“His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, pursuant to section 9 (2) (a) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act, has today, on the advice of the Defence Council Chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary and acting Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Defence Musalia Mudavadi, upheld the Council's recommendations and made various promotions, postings and appointments of Kenya Defence Forces Officers as follows,” read the notice in July.