Swearing in of new CDF, top KDF command underway

Swearing-in of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Muriu Kahariri and other top command of Kenya Defence Forces is underway at State House, Nairobi.

President William Ruto Thursday promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him the new CDF.

In a statement the President also promoted Major General John Mugaravai Omenda to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him Vice Chief of the Defence Forces who previously served as the Kenya Air Force Commander.

Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed was appointed the Kenya Air Force Commander while Major General Paul Owuor Otieno was posted to Kenya Navy and appointed Commander.

The CDF position fell vacant following the demise of the former Chief of Defense Forces the late General Francis Ogolla who died in a helicopter crash at Elgeyo Marakwet on 18th of April 2024 alongside nine others.

More to follow…..