Lt. Gen (Rtd) Adan K. Mulata is a distinguished Kenyan military leader with over three decades of exemplary service in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Known for his strategic acumen, operational leadership and commitment to national security, he rose through the ranks to serve as the VCDF before retiring from active duty.

He holds three (3) Masters Degrees in International Studies, Social Transformation and Peace Studies, in addition to specialized professional courses including Strategic Intelligence Course, Strategic Counter-Terrorism and Crisis Management Seminar and Advance Staff Course achieved from local and International Institutions.

Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to defence operations, modernization of the armed forces, and regional peace initiatives. He also served in other key capacities including: Commandant of the NDC and Commandant of the Kenya Navy.

Mr. Mulata is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Prospect Peace Initiative – Africa. He played key roles in establishing the International Peace Support Training Centre, HPSS and providing capacity-building for peacekeeper. As a scholar, he has publications on governance, peacekeeping and conflict resolution.