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Charles Muriu Kahariri's Biography in Summary

On March 8, 2024, President William Ruto appointed and promoted various military personnel.

Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri was promoted to Lieutenant General and then to acting Vice Chief of Defence Forces which later to acting capacity upon the death of General Ogolla.

However on 2nd May 2024 General charles Kahariri was appointed a 4-star general and therefore the chief of defence forces (CDF).

Kahariri succeeds Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi Maina, who retired from the service after 42 years.


The Head of State also promoted Major General David Kimaiyo Tarus to Lieutenant General and appointed him as the Kenya Army's new Commander.


Major General Tarus previously worked as the Deputy in the same office. He succeeds Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru, who retired after 39 years of service.
 

In the same vein, Ruto appointed and promoted Major General Jimson Longiro to Lieutenant General, and he is now the Vice Chancellor of the National Defence University of Kenya.

Prior to his appointment, Lieutenant General Longiro was the Commander of the Kenya Navy.

Ruto also promoted and appointed Brigadier Thomas Njoroge Ng'ang'a, Base Commander at Kenya Navy Base Manda, to the rank of Major General. He now commands the Kenya Navy.

The President also followed the advice of the Defence Council, chaired by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and approved the postings, promotions, and appointments of several officers, including Major General Juma Shee Mwinyikai, who is now the Commandant of the National Defence College.


Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan has been assigned to Kenya Army Headquarters as the Deputy Army Commander.

Brigadier Luka Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu has been assigned to the Military Academy and named Commandant.

Major General John Maison Nkoimo is now the General Officer Commanding of the Border Security Command.

Brigadier Peter Shikuku Chelimo is the new Deputy Navy Commander of the Kenya Navy, while Brigadier Yahya Abdi has been transferred to the National Defence College and appointed Senior Directing Staff Navy.