President William Ruto’s new ADC is Kenyan Army Colonel Fabian Lengusuranga.
He succeeds Kenya Navy Brigadier Timothy Stelu Lekolool, who was transferred to the Department of Defense’s headquarters.
Tuesday, Lengusuranga traveled with Ruto to Nyeri, where he will attend the funeral of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s deceased older brother.
Lt. Col. Damaris Agnetta, a member of the Kenyan Army, fills in for the new ADC.
She succeeds Racheal Nduta Kamui, who was elevated to the rank of full Colonel and transferred to the Department of Defense’s administrative center.
In 1999, Col. Lengusuranga received his commission.
He is a senior Special Forces branch commander and a seasoned and accomplished military officer.
Agnetta was commissioned in 2003 and has been serving as an Artillery officer. She’s also served in the UN Observer Mission.
According to the Defence Council, the change is effected from time to time because of the career progression of officers.
The selection of Aide-de-Camps is normally done after consultation with the National Defence Council.
It is believed that the period in which the ADC will serve will depend on several issues, including age, but most of them serve in that capacity for three years.
Brig. Lekolool was among the three ADCs former President Uhuru Kenyatta had during his 10-year rule. He was the first ADC to be picked from the Navy.
Lekolool was Uhuru’s ADC until September 13, when William Ruto ascended to power.
Other key roles an ADC performs away from the obvious perceived standing behind the President and opening doors when the Head of State travels include detail leader, assistant detail leader, tactical commander, motorcade lead, advance lead, mobile agent, static agent and protective intelligence agent.
