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Ruto swears in new CDF Gen Charles Kahariri, KDF commanders at State House

General Charles Kahariri takes oath of office as new CDF

President William Ruto has urged the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Miriu Kahariri, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant General John Omenda and other newly promoted military officers to serve responsibly and with utmost accountability.

Speaking at State House Nairobi on Friday after witnessing the swearing-in of General Kahariri and other military chiefs, President Ruto, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of all Defence Forces, urged the officers to uphold professionalism in the discharge of their duties to protect Kenya's sovereignty.