A brigadier commands a brigade in the field or holds a senior staff appointment. Originally, the rank was known as brigadier-general – the lowest general officer rank.
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Below is the full list of Brigadiers In Kenya
Order of the Burning Spear (2nd Class)
(O.B.S. 2nd Class)
Brigadier Joseph Musyimi Lele Ndolo (M.B.E.), Commander,
Kenya Army.
Bernard Njenga Hinga, Commissioner of Police.
Order of the Burning Spear (3rd Class)
(O.B.S. 3rd Class)
Lt.-Col. Jackson Kimeu Mulinge (now Col.), Deputy Commander, Kenya Army.
Pancrass Michael Arrumm, Senior Assistant Commissioner of
Police.
Andrew Kisa Saikwa, Commissioner of Prisons.
Brigadier Joseph Musyimi Lele Ndolo (M.B.E.), Commander,
Kenya Army.
Bernard Njenga Hinga, Commissioner of Police.
Order of the Burning Spear (3rd Class)
(O.B.S. 3rd Class)
Lt.-Col. Jackson Kimeu Mulinge (now Col.), Deputy Commander, Kenya Army.
Pancrass Michael Arrumm, Senior Assistant Commissioner of
Police.
Andrew Kisa Saikwa, Commissioner of Prisons.
Uhodari Medal (U.M.)
Major James Lellesian Lengees.
Cpl. Johannes Etuwan Kiriwo.
Constable Kindu Kimunyi (Posthumous).
Sgt. Marioko Lemia.
Sgt. Ekeno Lochul.
Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M.)
Major Henry Kitur Marta (now Lt.-Col.) (M.M.).
Major Michael Tanui Mbaluka Mutua.
Sgt. Tanui Kibiwot.
Sgt. Kaplelach Boiyot.
2nd Lt. Denis Pius Afagonga.
Major Titus Muiya Wambua.
Sgt. Nzuvilla Ngui.
Capt. Kanwal Krishan Sethi.
Sgt. Joshua Lerengei.
Sgt. Joseph Mbai.
Pte. Kimeteu Lengaur.
2nd Lt. Justus Kiungya.
Pte. John Kipkering.
A/Sgt. Benjamin Kilusu Lekitasharan (now Sgt.).
Sgt. Laurent Nyokosei (now WO 11).
Capt. John Nguma (now Major).
Cpl. John Mburu Ndirangu.
Constable Loringi Loserge.
Sub Inspector Jared Nobala.
Cpl. Oriam Elijah.
Sgt. Evans Mwinzi.
Constable/Driver Manthi Nzomo.
Head of State’s Commendation (H.S.C.)
Major Dishon Wambua Maingi.
Major Samuel Mutisya Maingi.
Capt. Tobias Kisesi Mulwa.
WO I1 Petro Kimutai.
S / Sgt. Wilson Asowo.
WO I1 Kinyoki (now Caot. Michael Kinvoki Muthenae).
Sgt. ~enduy”a arap ~aratac –
Major Harold George Thomas Evans.
Lt.-Col. Bareh Abdirnhman (B.E.M.).
Major Graham D’Arcy Anderson.
S/Sgt. Paulo Kimetu.
Pte. Philip Cheruiyot Kimetu.
S/Sgt. Kipsang Teigut.
WO I1 Kieti (now Capt. Daniel Kieti Maingi).
S/Sgt. Reuben Njuguna Mwii.
WO I1 Sila Muthama.
Sgt. Jimmy Mutiso (now Cpl.).
Sgt. Ziyoka Nzioki (now S/Sgt.).
WO I1 William Yator Kipchoge
WO I Chepkwony Kiplangat.
WO I1 Joseph Nzoka.
Michael Wales Bearcroft (Commandant Kenya Police Airwing).
Capt. Laban Seme Kamonya.
S/Sgt. Simion Kipkemboi (now WO 11).
Cpl. Joshua Kiprotich (now Sgt.).
WO I1 John Mativo Ndunde.
WO I Wambua Muthoka.
Major Stephen Kipkirui Kipkurgat.
Sgt. Leonard Kivindyo.
Major Sheikh Aden Hussein.
WO I1 Francis Chepkwony.
Cpl. Dadiyo Kieri.
Sgt. Wilson Kipterer.
Pte. Kejwan Lesibayo.
L/Cpl. Lekaus Leguto (now Cpl.).
Cpl. Wario Diba.
2nd Lt. Abraham Mukhebi.
Cpl. Mohamed Abub (now Sgt.).
Pte. Sawe Cheruiyot.
Pte. Githingi Thiga.
Cpl. Benjamin Cheruiyot.
Pte. Philip Lokuthi.
Pte. Kipkoech Kipkoske.
Constable Muasya Mbithi.
Cpl. Bille Kassim.
Constable Kazungu Karisa.
Constable Price Chai.
Constable Rangi Mwili.
Constable Jeremiah Rufus.
Constable Mungai Nyawa.
Joao Jose Mathews Rodriguez (Civilian Division).
Lobuko Korayo (Civilian Division).
How many brigadiers are there in Kenya?
Of 18 military generals, at least a third are Kalenjin; of 20 brigadiers, 7 are Kalenjin—an ethnic group that accounts for only a tenth of Kenya’s population.
Who is a brigadier in KDF?
To become a Brigadier, one must have served for at least 12 years and shown service excellence. They are in charge of brigades and battalions. They serve as staff in KDF. One must have been trained in Defence Staff College to qualify for promotion to the rank of Colonel.
Who is the current head of KDF?
WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, CGH. The President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces.
How much does a Brigadier get paid in Kenya?
Brigadiers were paid Sh. 171,509. Colonels received a KDF monthly pay of Sh. 153,317.