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The work ADC rotates around escorting the president out of State House into the waiting car, opening the door then saluting when the president sits. Mburu took over from Lt. Col. Peter Njiru, who was promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Commandant of the Recruit Training school. Colonel Joseph Asuna Ouda - promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander Engineers Brigade. President Uhuru Kenyatta made history when he picked his new Aide-de-Camp, Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolool, from the Kenya Navy. Lokolool takes over from Lt Col Victor Mburu who served as President Kenyatta’s Aide-de-Camp since August 2017. This is a man we never see standing alone, leave alone with anyone else other than the president. Explaining why the change of guard was carried out in less than a year, Acting State House spokesperson Kanze Dena said Mburu has gone for further military studies. On July 18, the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) announced Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolool as the official ADC. Lt. Col Lekolool takes over from Lt. Col Victor Mburu who took over from the long serving Lt. Col Peter Njiru in August 2017. Lt-Col Victor Mburu who took up the role in August of 2017. Ricky Na Marafiki band welcomes you to an evening of Jazz... Reggae in the Sun presents the 11th Edition with another... From General Manager to Food Vlogger, An Exclusive with... Nairobi News is the most trusted website in Kenya that provides the latest breaking news, entertainment news, sports news, showbiz and celebrity stories. Lt Col Mburu succeedes Col Peter Njiru, who has served as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ADC for over five years after serving former President Kibaki. But even then, the announcement was not the most important thing for most Kenyans on Twitter, who quickly declared that they cared less about the president’s ADC. The ADC is supposed to follow the President whenever he goes out on official duties, a tradition that was started by Former President Daniel Arap Moi in 1978. Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolool, Tanzania Govt is lying about Magufuli death – Tundu Lissu, Another former Tahidi High actor admits to battling depression, Shock as senior NLC official Jennifer Wambua found dead, Magistrate dismisses claims his life is in danger – VIDEO, Kenya Power employees arrested for extortion, Meru governor Kiraitu tests positive for Covid-19 – VIDEO. Lt Col Victor Mburu was first spotted with the President at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Ngong for a prayer service. President Uhuru Kenyatta with his new Aide-de-Camp Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolool. On Saturday night, Director Digital, New Media & Diaspora in the office of the president Dennis Itumbi took time to pose for a photo with the President’s Aide-de-Camp Colonel Peter Njiru. Lt.Col Peter Njiru was last week promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Commandant, Recruit Training school. Leokolool replaced Lt Col. Victor Mburu who had served in that role for 11 months. Col. Mburu had replaced Col. Peter Njiru, who served as President Kenyatta’s ADC for more than five years. Lt-Col Lekolol now takes up the role as the man who will be standing behind Uhuru in major ceremonies both within and outside the country. Colonel (Dr) George Kiguta Ng'ang'a - promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Medical at the Defence Headquarters. –kahawatungu.com Col. Mburu had replaced Col. Peter Njiru, who served as President Kenyatta’s ADC for more than five years. On Thursday, April 30, Kenyatta appointed Brigadier Peter Mbogo Njiru as the Commandant at Kenya Military Academy, Lanet, Nakuru County. This was during a state banquet for Chinese PM. The announcement was however a mismanaged affair. Lt Col Mburu replaces Col Peter Njiru, who served as President Kenyatta's ADC for more than five years. Mburu took over from Lt-Col Peter Njiru, who was last week promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Commandant, Recruit Training school. Photo of Dennis Itumbi and President Uhuru’s Aide de Camp . This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He is the personal assistant to the President in his constitutional position as the Commander-in-Chief. [email protected], Change of Guard: Uhuru gets new Aide-de-Camp from the Navy. ADVISORS Nancy Gitau – Kikuyu Senior Political Advisor Abdikadir Mohammed -Somali Senior Constitutional and Legislative Advisor. Col Peter Njiru who has been President Uhuru Kenyatta’s aide-de-camp (ADC) for the last 4 years. admin May 12, 2014 0. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The ADC is the military officer in ceremonial uniform usually standing behind the President. Colonel Mburu who is from the 12 battalion of Thika who was first spotted with the President on Sunday at St. Joseph Church in Ngong. The selectrion of the president’s aide-de-camp is secretive. Colonel Peter Njiru – Kikuyu Aide De Camp. The President personally makes his pick from a shortlist presented to him by the Chief of General Staff. Lt. Col Victor Mburu is the President's new personal assistant and was first seen with the Head of State on Sunday during at church service in Kajiado County. President Uhuru Kenyatta's top bodyguard (photos) Tuko.co.ke The public noticed when a female aide-de-camp accompanied President Uhuru Kenyatta to a function in Nyeri on Friday as this is unusual. Explaining why the change of guard was carried out in less than a year, Acting State House spokesperson Kanze Dena said Mburu has gone for further military studies. Col. Mburu had replaced Col. Peter Njiru who served the Head of State in his first term. We also have a new house help at home. President Uhuru Kenyatta has a new Aide de Camp barely a year after he acquired a new one. Mburu took over from Lt-Col Peter Njiru, who was last week promoted to Brigadier and … The President Strategic Communication Unit on Tuesday tweeted a photo of the new ADC Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolool, drawn from Kenyan Navy, standing behind the president on his first public assignment. Source: Nairobi News Mburu had replaced Col. Peter Njiru, who was President Kenyatta’s ADC for over five years. Nairobi News is now available on Telegram. President Kenyatta has a new Aide-de-Camp (ADC). Stelu who is the son of the late powerful long serving Provincial Commissioner Francis Lekolool replaced Lieutenant Colonel Victor Mburu who took over Lieutenant Colonel Peter Njiru in August 2017, shortly after Uhuru's reelection for a second term. Lt. Col Njiru was retained after President Kenyatta was sworn in office in April 2013 ceremoniously shifting his position from behind President Mwai Kibaki to President Kenyatta’s side. Not keeping keen eye on President Uhuru Kenyatta. However, the soldier is not a security officer, but his omnipresence gives the presidency dignity and honour. PHOTO | PSCU, Uhuru promotes his former aide-de-camp in latest changes in military, Uhuru becomes first Kenyan president to have a female Aide-de-Camp – PHOTOS, Museveni dumps male bodyguard, picks a beautiful replacement – PHOTOS, Uhuru gets a new aide-de-camp for second term – PHOTOS, Wakulima market to go as govt builds new flyover, Why MP wants ‘Tahidi High’ banned from TV. "President Uhuru Kenyatta has a new Aide-de-Camp. Also, the delay in military promotions informed KDF's decision to allow him serve Uhuru for four years. President Uhuru Kenyatta has a new Aide de Camp barely a year after he acquired a new one. He takes over from Col Peter Njiru , who had served as a Presidential aide for more than five years - in Kibaki's regime and Uhuru's first term in office. The role is largely ceremonial because he does not do any protection duties. President Uhuru Kenyatta was pictured with his … But that uniform is on point.”. We should borrow a leaf from Croatia just saying.”, @tgitau79 tweeted, “The previous one had a rather short stint. All rights reserved. Mburu took over from Lt. Col. Peter Njiru, who was promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Commandant of the Recruit Training school. Lieutenant Colonel Victor Mburu who took up the role in August 2017. Others congratulated the new ADC for his new post. This is a man we never see standing alone, leave alone with anyone else other than the president. Mburu took over from Lt. Col. Peter Njiru, who was promoted to Brigadier … @iNduati had queried in the deleted post, “How does that affect the price of fuel at the pump? His first duty was accompanying the President to a church service in Ngong on Sunday 20 th. Ezekiel Mwige, the Late Daniel Mwige and the Late Miriam Josia. State House Director of Digital Communication Dennis Itumbi has also confirmed the change of ADC. Director Digital, New Media & Diaspora in the office of the president Dennis Itumbi took time to pose for a photo with the President’s Aide-de-Camp Colonel Peter Njiru. eceiving gifts and other items on behalf of the president. Nonsense!”, @PhilipTipaku tweeted, “Congratulations lieutenant colonel T.S.Lekolool for your new position.”, @vmwaura wrote, “Seems to be an old colonial practice for KE’s HoSs to have ADCs. Colonel Peter Njiru. Loving mother of Dr. Henry Njiru, Nancy Njiru, Beth Mwisywa, Col. Peter Njiru, Caroline Mugoh, Dr. Godfrey Njuki and Doris Njiru. Colonel Peter Njiru is President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), a ceremonial role that is normally confused with that of guarding the Head of State.. To many ordinary folk, Njiru is Uhuru’s official bodyguard. The event was graced by the Commandant RTS Brigadier Peter Njiru, RTS Chief Instructor Colonel Charles Oduor, Teachers Service Commission Regional Curriculum Support Officers, and the local administration leaders. Kanze Dena’s team got the ADC’s name wrong, spelling his name as Lokolool instead of Lekolool. He worked until last year when statehouse announced a change citing his travels abroad for military studies. The President’s former ADC was Colonel Peter Njiru. Acting State House spokesperson Kanze Dena told Citizen TV that Lt-Col Mburu left the position for advanced military studies. Lt.Col Peter Njiru was last week promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Commandant, Recruit Training school. will also keep you hooked with memes, gifs and funny videos. https://twitter.com/PSCU_Digital/status/1019208878691667969. This was during a state banquet for Chinese PM. Lt. Col Lekolool takes over from Lt. Col Victor Mburu who took over from the long serving Lt. Col Peter Njiru in August 2017. The succession of Kenyan leadership in 2013 saw Col Peter Njiru overstay in the duty having partly guarder President Mwai Kibaki before being replaced in 2017 by Mburu. Kenyatta now has assigned to him a new aide de-camp, Lt. Col Victor Mburu taking over from Lt. Col Peter Njiru who is said to be furthering his studies abroad. Njiru served under former President Mwai Kibaki and under Kenyatta in his first term as president before being promoted to Commandant at the Recruits Training School (RTS ) in Eldoret in 2017. They quickly pulled down the photo and replaced it with one that had the correct spelling. Lt. Lekoloo Friday, February 26 2021 Breaking News Colonel Peter Njiru - promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commandant, Recruits Training School. For handpicked stories every day, subscribe to our channel today. Copyright © 2021 Nation Media Group. Beloved wife of Mr. Anderson Njiru Kugariura, Sister of the Late Julia Dishon, and step-sister of the Late Canon Rev. Acting Head of State spokesperson Kanze Dena explained at the time Mburu had gone to pursue further studies. KENYA NEWS. PSCU Manoah Esipisu -Luhya Secretary Communications and State House Spokesman Munyori Buku – Kikuyu Senior Director Public Communications James Kinyua – Kikuyu It is not clear why the change of guard was carried out in less than a year. Col.Mburu had replaced Col.Peter Njiru who served the Head of State in his first term.