President William Ruto on Thursday, May 2, appointed General Charles Muriu Kahariri as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
Kahariri was serving as Lieutenant General before his promotion to the rank of General. He was also serving as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces prior to his appointment.
However, he served as the CDF in an acting capacity after General Francis Ogolla's death.
"His Excellency Hon Dr William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, pursuant to section 9 (2) (a) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act, has today promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him the Chief of the Defence Forces," read the statement in part.
Additionally, Ruto appointed Major General John Mugaravai Omenda as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces. Consequently, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.
"Until his appointment, Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda was the Kenya Air Force Commander. Further, the President has posted Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed to Kenya Air Force and appointed her Commander.
"Similarly, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno has been posted to the Kenya Navy and appointed Commander," read the statement in part.
Other appointments that have been made include;
Major General Thomas Njoroge Ng'ang'a was posted to the National Defence University and appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Administration and Finance.
On the other hand, Brigadier Peter Nyamu Githinji was promoted to Major General and appointed Senior Directing Staff, Air at National Defence College.
Also promoted to the position of Major General was Brigadier Jattani Kampare Gula. He was also named as the new Managing Director of the Kenya Meat Commission.
Brigadier George Okumu was also promoted to Major General and appointed Managing Director of Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation and Food Processing Factory.
Meanwhile, Brigadier Samuel Kosgei Kipkorir was appointed as Deputy Commander of Kenya Air Force.
