President William Ruto has appointed former Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base, Brigadier Mohamud Farah, as the Deputy Air Force Commander.
In a statement on June 5, the Ministry of Defense stated that Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah, among other promotions, appointments, and deployments within the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), were made on the recommendation of the Defense Council.
“His Excellency Hon Dr William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces upon recommendation of the Defence Council, has today appointed Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the Deputy Commander Kenya Army… Additionally, Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah, who was the Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base has been appointed the Deputy Air Force Commander,” stated the Ministry.
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Brigadier Mohamud Salah is an officer with years of experience in both operational and administrative roles within the Kenya Air Force.
Farah rose to the rank of Brigadier in July 2022, when he was appointed Base Commander of Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. The appointment came during a military reshuffle under former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Prior to that appointment, he served various staff and field assignments, steadily building his profile within the Air Force leadership structure
Over time, Brigadier Mohamud Farah has gained experience in command, operations, and personnel management.
Brigadier Mohamud Farah Leadership at Laikipia Air Base
During his tenure at Laikipia Air Base, Brigadier Mohamud Farah was responsible for ensuring operational readiness, supporting pilot training programs, and managing day-to-day activities at the installation.
He also oversaw welfare programmes for service members and their families, safety initiatives, and official engagements involving senior military leadership and international partners
In this position, Brigadier Mohamud Farah will work closely with the Air Force Commander to oversee the day-to-day running of the service, including operations, administration and long-term planning.
Brigadier Peter Kipketer Limo was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed as Assistant Chief of Personal and Logistics at Defence Headquarters. Brigadier Limo replaces Major General Edward Rugendo who has been appointed as the Managing Director at the Defence Forces Welfare Services.
Until his promotion and appointment, Bg Limo was the Managing Director at the Defence Forces Welfare Services.
According tto the recommendations of Defence Council, Major General Paul Owuor tenure was extended by one year at Kenya Navy following the president’s approval
Back to Farah’s role will involve ensuring that the Air Force maintains a high level of operational readiness, particularly in safeguarding Kenya’s airspace and responding to emerging security
He will also shape training programmes and professional development for Air Force personnel. This includes supporting the development of pilots, technical crews and specialized units, as well as ensuring discipline and high standards across all ranks.
Beyond operations, he will contribute to strategic planning efforts, helping to guide the modernization of equipment, the expansion of capabilities, and strengthening of partnerships with both regional and international allies.
Farah’s experience in base command is expected to inform decisions on infrastructure, logistics, and resource management across Air Force installations.
As second-in-command, Farah will be required to step in for the Air Force Commander when necessary, taking charge of critical decisions and overseeing complex operations.
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