President William Ruto has witnessed the swearing-in of General Francis Ogolla as the new Chief of the Defence Forces of Kenya.
The event happened at State House, Nairobi, on the morning of Saturday, April 29, a day after Ogolla was appointed.
During Ogolla's swearing-in, Ruto marvelled at the illustrious career the former has had over the years in different ranks in the service.
The president exuded confidence in Ogolla's tenure which is expected to last for about four years.
"I assessed your background and I am satisfied that you merit the office," said the president.
As confirmed by the Ministry of Defence, Ogolla will be taking over from Robert Kibochi who succeeded Samson Mwathethe.
“His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander- in-Chief of the Defence Forces, pursuant to Section 9 (2), (a) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act, has today promoted Lieutenant General Francis Omondi Ogolla to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF). Prior to this appointment General Francis Omondi Ogolla was the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.
“General Francis Omondi Ogolla replaces General Robert Kariuki Kibochi whose term of service has honourably come to an end after 44 years of illustrious military career,” the ministry's statement read in part.
