Meet Fatumah Ahmed, Kenya’s first female Major General [PHOTO]

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday made history by appointing Fatumah Ahmed as Kenya’s first woman Major General.

The Head of State made this historic announcement from State House, stating that Ahmed’s appointment proves women can achieve anything.

“It is my pride and joy today to launch the first Kenyan woman as a Major General in the republic.

“I am counting on you to be a role model to the women in this republic and to prove to them that there are no limits for the Kenyan women,” stated the President.

The Head of State was speaking during the swearing in of key senior military officials, adding that he expected much from them, given the skills they possess.

"We look forward to working together with you. Let your careers, skills and knowledge give your respective departments new inspiration for service delivery,” noted President Kenyatta.