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General Robert Kibochi sworn in as new Chief of Kenya Defence Forces

The new Chief of Staff General Robert Kariuki Kibochi taking the oath of office on his swearing in ceremony at State House.

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resident Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, ―I commend the Cabinet Secretary and the Ministry of
Nairobi, witnessed the swearing in of Defence team for ensuring a seamless transition. This
P General Robert Kariuki Kibochi as the new signals our maturity in governance and strong belief in
Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (CDF). civil transfer of power, as envisaged in our
General Kibochi takes over the leadership of the constitution," the President said.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) from General Samson Saying the established military succession system
Mwathethe who retired after serving as CDF for five underscores the value of rules and procedures, the
years. President called on other government institutions to
Previously, General Kibochi, who was accompanied to emulate the standard as a best practice.
State House by his wife Mrs Tabitha Kariuki, served The Head of State exuded confidence that with
as the Vice Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. commitment and determination the new military top
Speaking during the ceremony, President Kenyatta brass led by General Kibochi will protect and defend
commended the KDF for upholding merit and the territorial integrity of Kenya even as the country
professionalism which he said has enabled the deals with modern security challenges and other
institution to have a predictable and stable career natural occurrences.
management system for its officers, servicemen and ―I am confident that you will steer our Defence Forces

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