His Excellency Hon Dr William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces today presided over the investiture of ranks and swearing in of newly promoted and appointed Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) General Officers at State House, Nairobi.
The event comes a day after the President effected postings, promotions and appointments of the General Officers pursuant to section 9 (2) (a) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act, that saw General Charles Muriu Kahariri promoted and appointed the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
President William Ruto installed ranks to the newly promoted and appointed CDF, Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda, Senior Directing Staff, Air at National Defence College Major General Peter Nyamu Githinji, Senior Directing Staff, Navy at the National Defence College Major General Yahya Sheikh Abdi, Managing Director Kenya Meat Commission Major General Jattani Kampare Gula and the Managing Director Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation and Food Processing Factory Major General George Okumu.
Thereafter, the Commander-in-Chief witnessed the swearing in of the incoming CDF, VCDF, Kenya Air Force (KAF) Commander Major General Fatuma Ahmed and Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno.
Other appointments include; Major General Thomas Njoroge Ng’ang’a as the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance at the National Defence University Kenya and Brigadier Samuel Kosgei Kipkorir as the new Deputy Commander KAF.
In his remarks, the President commended the newly promoted and appointed General Officers for their dedication and professionalism, emphasizing that their advancements were based on merit.
“In line with the oath of office, you have a responsibility to serve the people of Kenya and make Kenya Defence Forces an institution that will provide security and integrity for our nation. You have an important responsibility of protecting our nation and assisting other security agencies in the execution of their mandate as is required of you by the constitution,” said President Ruto.
The promoted and appointed General officers were accompanied by their family members during the auspicious occasion.
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