President William Ruto in pursuant to section 9 (2) (a) of the KDF Act, has promoted Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General & appointed him The Commander of Defense Forces(CDF), replacing the late General Francis Ogolla.
Meanwhile, Major General Thomas Njoroge Ng’ang’a has been posted to National Defence University and appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance.
Brigadier Peter Nyamu Githinji has been 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 have been made across the Kenya Defence Forces in line with the advice of the Defence Council.