The Kenya Air Force has bid farewell to Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed, marking the end of her historic 42-year military career as Kenya's first female Air Force Commander.

• President William Ruto announced a military leadership reshuffle on June 27, appointing Major General Bernard Waliaula as her successor.
• Major General Ahmed made history when she was appointed as the first woman to lead a branch of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in May 2024.
• The farewell ceremony was attended by senior military officials at Moi Air Base in Nairobi, emphasizing milestones in gender equality within the military.