NAIROBI (SUNDIATA POST)- Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday called Charles Muriu Kahariri as defence chief after the death of his predecessor in a helicopter crash
Kahariri changes Francis Omondi Ogolla who was amongst 10 military officers eliminated when their chopper decreased in a remote location of northwestern Kenya on April 18.
Kahariri had actually formerly functioned as deputy to Ogolla, 62, who had actually been Chief of Defence Forces for a year and will mark 40 years of military service.
The promo of Kahariri to the defence chief post and the rank of general was amongst numerous consultations Ruto revealed.
He likewise called Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as leader of the Kenya Air Force, the very first female in the country’s history to hold the position.
She changes John Mugaravai Omenda who was promoted to Vice Chief of the Defence Forces and the rank of lieutenant general.
Major General Paul Owuor Otieno was likewise called leader of the Kenya Navy.