President Uhuru Kenyatta Gets New Aide-De-Camp, Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lekolol

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday was photographed with his new Aide-de-Camp (ADC).

Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lokolool will now act as President Kenyatta’s personal assistant, help him on security matters, protocol and matters of military tradition.

The Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) which welcomed the new ADC to State House announced the change on Tuesday.

“President Uhuru Kenyatta has a new Aide-de-Camp (ADC) – Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lokolool. Welcome to State House,” PSCU announced on their official Twitter page.

[caption caption="President Uhuru Kenyatta with his news ADC Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Stelu Lokolool"][/caption]

Lt. Stelu Lokolool took over from Lt Col Victor Mburu who was President Kenyatta’s Aide-de-Camp since August 2017.

The PSCU did not indicate any reason for the changes, however, on normal occasions, the change is effected from time to time to allow for career progression for the officers.

The aide-de-camp is not a security officer as most people may think.

An ADC's role, which is performed by a military officer, is mostly ceremonial and is purposed to give the presidency dignity and honour.

He usually follows the President whenever he goes out on official duties.

[caption caption="Former Aid de-Camp of president Uhuru Kenyatta Lt Victor Mburu on the left"][/caption]

Also, the ADC is supposed to escort the president out of State House into a waiting car, opening the door, then standing at attention and saluting when the President sits on the back seat. He then closes the door and occupies the front passenger seat.

At times an ADC is required to carry the President's personal items like mobile phones and speeches. He also receives gifts or other items on behalf of the President.