The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) has appointed Chief of Strategic Communications Brigadier Paul Njuguna as spokesperson.

In a statement on Wednesday, KDF revealed that 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,” read the statement.

Brigadier Njuguna boasts immense experience in the communication field, having served as the Colonel of 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, where he was 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.