President William Ruto has appointed General Charles Muriu Kahariri as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).

Kahariri was serving in the rank of Lieutenant General before his promotion to the rank of General. He was also serving as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces prior to his appointment.

However, he was serving as the CDF in acting capacity after General Francis Ogolla's death.

"His Excellency Hon Dr William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, 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 Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him the Chief of the Defence Forces," read the statement in part.

Additionally, Ruto appointed Major General John Mugaravai Omenda as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces.

"Until his appointment, Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda was the Kenya Air Force Commander. Further, the President has posted Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed to Kenya Air Force and appointed her Commander. 

"Similarly, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno has been posted to the Kenya Navy and appointed Commander," read the statement in part.