Ruto Makes Promotions and Changes to KDF Leadership
President William Ruto has implemented alterations in the leadership of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
On Friday, March 8, in the announced alterations, Ruto elevated Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the position of Lieutenant General, designating him as the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.
Kahariri is replacing Lieutenant General Jonah Maina Mwangi whose term ended.
“President has also promoted and appointed Major General David Kimaiyo Tarus to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Commander Kenya Army.
“Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Tarus replaces Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru whose term has come to an end after 39 years of service. Until his appointment as Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Tarus was the Deputy Army Commander,” read the statement by KDF in part.
Additionally, the Commander in Chief also promoted Major General Jimson Longiro to the rank of Lieutenant General. Longiro was also appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of National Defence University.
Prior to his appointment, Longiro was the Commander of the Kenya Navy.
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“Consequently, the 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 of Kenya Navy he was the Base Commander of Kenya Navy Base Manda,” read the statement in part.
Other Changes;
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.
Ruto Makes Promotions and Changes to KDF Leadership
