Kenya: End of an Era As Lieutenant General Peter Njiru Retires After Nearly 4 Decades

At the time of his retirement, Lt.Gen Njiru was serving as the Kenya Army Commander, a role he assumed in June 2022 following the tenure of Lt. Gen. Walter Koipaton.

Throughout his career, he held various commanding roles, starting as a troop commander in the 77th Artillery Battalion, eventually rising to become a commanding officer in the same unit. He served in many regimental capacities, among them Admin Officer, Adjutant, Battery Captain, Battery Commander, Instructor Air Defence Wing, Staff Officer Two Training/Instructor Gunnery, Desk Officer Operations/Logistics, SOII Personnel/Logistics, Battalion Second-in-Command and became a Commanding Officer in 2006.

These include but are not limited to Junior Command Course, Grade 2 Staff Course, Peace Support Operations, African Disarmament Course, Joint Senior Command Course, International Battle Group Commanders Course, Next Generation of Military Leaders Course, Royal College of Defence Studies Course and Public Finance Management Workshop.

In recognition of his outstanding service, President William Ruto honored Lt. Gen. Njiru with the Chief of the Burning Spear award, among other decorations, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to the nation and the armed forces.

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