In Pictures: New military bosses sworn in at State House

Piece by: FELIX KIPKEMOI
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• Ruto reminded them that the assignment bestowed on them was to serve the Republic and the people of Kenya.

President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Muriu Kahariri assist in fitting the new insignia to Vice Chief of Defence Forces Major General John Omenda during the swearing in ceremony at at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto has presided over the swearing-in and installation of ranks of the newly promoted Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Muriu Kahariri.

Also sworn in during the ceremony at State House, Nairobi, was the new Vice Chief of Defence Forces Major General John Omenda.

Others who took the oath of office are Major General Fatuma Ahmed, named the Kenya Airforce commander, and Brigadier Paul Otieno, promoted to Major General and named the commander of Kenya Navy. 

Fatuma replaced Omenda while Otieno took over from Maj General Thomas Ng'ang'a who was moved to the National Defence University and appointed the Vice Chancellor of administration and finance.

The new National Defence University Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance Maj General Thomas Ng'ang'a takes oath of office during the swearing in ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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The new Kenya Airforce commander Major General Fatuma Ahmed takes oath of office during the swearing in ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto, his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale pose for a photo with other senior military officers at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale pose for a photo with other members of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto with other military bosses after the swearing in ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Muriu Kahariri assist in fitting the new insignia to Vice Chief of Defence Forces Major General John Omenda during the swearing in ceremony at at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto with new Kenya Airforce Commander Major General Fatuma Ahmed during the swearing in ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 3, 2024.
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