1st female senior officer, Faith Mwagandi, commands Guard of Honor at Mashujaa Day in Kenya.

Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi made history as the first female senior officer to command a Guard of Honor in Kenya during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kwale Stadium. Her military career began in 2007 with the Kenya Defence Forces, and she previously served as the first female Warship Commander in East Africa. Mwagandi's leadership reflects ongoing gender integration efforts in the military, following reforms that have increased women's representation in the armed forces.

October 20, 2024
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