General Charles Kahariri has today been sworn in as the new Chief of Defense Forces (CDF).
The event was presided over by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
General Kahariri replaces the late CDF General Francis Ogolla who crashed last month aboard a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chopper in Elgeyo Marakwet business.
Liutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda also took oath of office as he replaces General Kahariri who was the Vice Chief of Defence Forces.
Prior to his appointment as VCDF, Omenda was promoted from the rank of Major General.
Until his appointment, Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda was the Kenya Air Force Commander.
Major General Fatuma Gait Ahmed was also sworn in on Friday morning, becoming the first female Kenya Airforce Commander.
Major General Paul Owuor Otieno took oath of office as the new Kenya Navy Commander.
Other military officers sworn into office are;
- Major General Thomas Nioroge Ng’ang’a – Posted to National Defence University and appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance.
- Brigadier Peter Nyamu Githinji – Promoted to Major General and appointed Senior Directing Staff, Air at National Defence College.
- Brigadier Jattani Kampare Gula – Promoted to Major General and appointed Managing Director Kenya Meat Commission.
- Brigadier George Okumu – Promoted to Major General and appointed Managing Director Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation and Food Processing Factory.
- Brigadier Samuel Kosgei Kipkorir – Appointed Deputy Commander Kenya Air Force.
These changes were made across the Kenya Defence Forces in line with the advice of the Defence Council.
