Harambee Stars and Ulinzi Stars player Boniface Muchiri has earned a promotion in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
Muchiri was promoted from the rank of Senior Private to the rank of Corporal following his outstanding performance in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri presided over the promotion of Muchiri on Wednesday, August 27, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters.
The new ranks were conferred by the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto.
General Kahariri congratulated Muchiri for his exemplary discipline, commitment, and excellence on both national and international stages.
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“We are very grateful for your commitment, hard work and excellent performance while serving Kenya and, by extension, the KDF. We wish you success in future assignments and are confident you will continue to excel,” CDF Kahariri stated.
This comes days after Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar appealed to President William Ruto to approve Muchiri’s promotion in the KDF.
The 29-year-old Ulinzi Stars winger played a Key role in Harambee Stars qualifying to the quarter-finals of the 2024 CHAN tournament.
Muchiri provided two crucial assists for the Harambee Stars team before they bowed out to Madagascar on August 22 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
The Harambee Stars fell 4-3 in the quarterfinal clash after the tie ended 1-1 following extra time.
Born in Nambale, Busia County, Muchiri developed a passion for football at St Mary’s Kibabii Boys High School.
After completing form four, Muchiri joined Nzoia Sugar before moving to Sony Sugar FC and later Tusker FC.
In 2020, Muchiri had a six-month stint at Los Angeles Force in the USA’s National Independent Soccer Association. Muchiri then returned to the country and joined Ulinzi Stars.
He is among the Harambee Stars players selected for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Seychelles.
