President Uhuru Kenyatta has promoted Lieutenant General Robert Kibochi to General further naming him as Chief of Defence Forces designate. The changes followed preparations for the exit of Samson Mwathethe who has been at the helm of the Kenya Defence Forces since April 2015. “For you, General Mwathethe, I wish you fair winds following seas; and the very best in your future endeavours,” Uhuru said. Gen Kibochi was appointed Vice Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces in 2018. He was a Commander of the Kenya Army and Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of operations, plans, doctrine, and training.

Source: The Star April 30, 2020 16:19 UTC