Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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When a foreign Head of State visits Kenya on an official visit, military protocol provides for the appointment of an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to accompany the visiting dignitary throughout the duration of the visit.
An ADC is a commissioned military officer appointed to serve as the personal military assistant to a senior leader or dignitary, performing ceremonial, administrative, protocol, and coordination duties.
For visiting Heads of State, the role is commonly assigned to a carefully selected Kenya Defence Forces officer, often of the rank of Major, who serves as the temporary ADC for the duration of the visit or summit.
The officer accompanies the dignitary during official engagements, coordinates movements with protocol teams, and ensures adherence to diplomatic and military procedure while representing the professionalism and discipline of the military.
With the ongoing African summit in Kenya bringing together numerous Heads of State and Government, many military officers will have the rare privilege of serving in these distinguished appointments — a role regarded as both a significant professional honour and an important exposure to high-level international diplomacy and state protocol.
An ADC is a commissioned military officer appointed to serve as the personal military assistant to a senior leader or dignitary, performing ceremonial, administrative, protocol, and coordination duties.
For visiting Heads of State, the role is commonly assigned to a carefully selected Kenya Defence Forces officer, often of the rank of Major, who serves as the temporary ADC for the duration of the visit or summit.
The officer accompanies the dignitary during official engagements, coordinates movements with protocol teams, and ensures adherence to diplomatic and military procedure while representing the professionalism and discipline of the military.
With the ongoing African summit in Kenya bringing together numerous Heads of State and Government, many military officers will have the rare privilege of serving in these distinguished appointments — a role regarded as both a significant professional honour and an important exposure to high-level international diplomacy and state protocol.
