Gen Ogolla, Mwangi sworn-in as Chief, Vice chief of Defence Forces
Gen Francis Ogolla is sworn in at State House on April 29, 2023.
Ogolla replaces General Robert Kariuki Kibochi whose tenure came to an end.
General Ogolla was, until the appointment by President William Ruto, serving as the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF).
During his swearing-in, President Ruto said, "You have my confidence and that of the people of Kenya."
General Kibochi, according to a circular from the Ministry of Defence, exits after serving in the military for 44 years.
President Ruto, in the military changes, also promoted Major General Said Farah to Vice Chancellor of the National Defence University.
Brigadier David Kipkemboi Keter was promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces Personnel and Logistics (ACDF P&L).
The Head of State promoted Brigadier Stephen James Mutuku to Major General and appointed him as Senior Directing Staff (Army) at the National Defence College.
Brigadier John Maison Nkoimo rises to Major General rank and has been appointed Commandant Joint Command Staff College (JCSC).
Brigadier Abdulkadir Mohammed Burje was elevated to Major General and takes up a new posting as Director Military Intelligence (DMI), while Brigadier Paul Owuor Otieno – also now a Major General – was appointed Managing Director at Kenya Shipyards Limited in the raft of changes.
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