President William Ruto has made immediate changes that will take effective immediately to the leadership of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF).
According to reports, the President reshuffled and promoted new personnel to lead the force and making replacements where necessary.
Ruto promoted Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces. Kahariri is replacing Lieutenant General Jonah Maina Mwangi whose term ended.
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President has also promoted and appointed Major General David Kimaiyo Tarus who was the Deputy Army Commander to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Commander Kenya Army.
Tarus is also replacing Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru whose term has come to an end after 39 years of service.
The head of state has also promoted and appointed Major General Jimson Longiro to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him Vice Chancellor National Defence University – Kenya. Until his appointment Lieutenant General Jimson Longiro was the Commander Kenya Navy.
In addition, President has also promoted and appointed Brigadier Thomas Njoroge Ng’ang’a to the rank of Major General and appointed him the Commander Kenya Navy. Until he was appointed, Commander Kenya Navy he was the Base Commander Kenya Navy Base Manda.
Other Promotions, Changes and Appointments in KDF Leadership Made by President Ruto:
Major General Juma Shee Mwinyikai has been promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Commandant National Defence College.
Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan was also posted to the Headquarters of the Kenya Army and appointed Deputy Army Commander.
Brigadier Luka Kipkemoi Kutto was also promoted to Major General and appointed General Officer Commanding Eastern Command.
Major General Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu has been posted to Kenya Military Academy and appointed Commandant
Major General John Maison Nkoimo was posted to Border Security Command and appointed General Officer Commanding.
Brigadier Peter Shikuku Chelimo was posted to the Headquarters of the Kenya Navy and appointed Deputy Navy Commander