Born in Kilgoris, Narok County, Major General John Maison Nkoimo serves as the Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Over the years, he has built a distinguished military career that spans frontline operations, strategic command and senior leadership roles. He began his education in Kenya and later joined the
President William Ruto has announced a series of leadership changes, promotions and appointments within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), affecting senior officers across the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Defence Headquarters. In a statement dated Friday, June 5, 2026, the Ministry of Defence said the changes were made by the President in his capacity
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Youth Service (NYS) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening institutional cooperation during a strategic engagement held at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. In a statement on May 19, KDF said they embrace inter-agency collaboration to optimise national resources, strengthen institutional capacity, and enhance service delivery. KDF stated that