Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF), Lt-Gen Robert Kibochi has been named the new Chief of Defence Forces.
Gen Kibochi has been promoted to the position in military changes announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday evening.
He replaces General Samsom Mwathethe who is retiring.
Lt. Gen. Levi Mghalu has been promoted to the position of Vice Chief of Defence Forces and Maj. Gen. Jimson Mutai to Commander of the Kenya Navy respectively.
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The three officers will assume office under their new positions on May 11, 2020.
“Further to these promotions and in line with the recommendation by the Defence Council, I have today made the following appointments:-Gen. Robert Kibochi to Chief of Defence Forces designate; Lt. Gen. Levi Mghalu to Vice Chief of Defence Forces designate, and Maj. Gen. Jimson Mutai to Commander of the Kenya Navy designate. The officers are expected to assume office under their new positions, on May 11, 2020” read a statement by the President.
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