Chief of Defense Forces General Samson Mwathethe on Saturday accompanied President Uhuru Kenyatta to South Coast during impromptu visit to various development sites.
General Mwathethe, who dressed in civilian, led the president to various sites, a move that is rare in the doctrines of Kenya Defense Forces.
The KDF chief comes from the neighboring Kilifi County. Traditionally, KDF generals only join the president when he's jetting to the country or during official ceremonies.
In 2017, General Mwathethe surprised the opposition team when he warned against heated political campaigns in the country contrary to KDF norms.
"President Uhuru Kenyatta today made an extensive tour of several development projects in parts of Kwale County.
"The President visited the Shimoni fish landing site which the government through the Kenya Ports Authority is in the process of upgrading into a modern fishing port," State House reported.
Speaking to residents, the President said the fishing port and supporting infrastructure will help spur economic activities in the area.
He said the government will sponsor 150 youth from the area to attend coxswain training at the newly established Bandari Maritime Academy.
Uhuru also visited Vigurungani in Kinango where he inspected the ongoing construction of the road from Samburu through Kinango to Kwale.
The Samburu to Kinango section of the road is now 78 percent complete with roadworks on the segment expected to be complete by December.
Once complete the road from Samburu through Kinango to Kwale will open up the southern region of the coastal belt to more trade and investments.
The President asked the contractor to speed up the works while ensuring that the agreed timelines and standards are strictly adhered to.
Uhuru extended General Mwathethe's tenure by one year in April this year. He will now handover next year on May to the senior most Army general.