Ruto Appoints New Chief of Defence Forces
President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
General Charles Muriu Kahariri has been appointed to replace the vacuum in the defense force after the sudden demise of General Francis Omondi Ogolla on April 18.
Following Kahariri’s promotion, the Major General John Mugaravai Omenda was elevated to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice CDF.
Ruto Appoints New Chief of Defence Forces
Until his appointment, Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda was the Kenya Air Force Commander.
Major General Fatuma Ahmed now takes over the helm of Kenya Airforce as the Commander to replace Major General Omenda.
In addition, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno has been posted to the Kenya Navy and has been appointed Commander.
Major General Thomas Njoroge Ng’ang’a has been appointed to the National Defence University and appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration and Finance.
Ruto Appoints New Chief of Defence Force
Brigadier Peter Nyamu Githinji has also been promoted to Major General and appointed Senior Directing Staff, Air at National Defence College.
President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him as the new Chief of Defence Force (CDF).
