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Nairobi (AFP) May 2, 2024 - Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday named Charles Muriu Kahariri as defence chief after the death of his predecessor in a helicopter crash.

"None of you has been appointed to serve your communities, regions or faiths."

Ruto highlighted the capacity of the military.

In the past, all military commanders had to have been service commanders, Kahariri did not.

General Charles Kahariri Muriu has been sworn in as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).

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President William Ruto told the new military bosses to serve all Kenyans equally.

President William Ruto has asked the newly appointed top command of the Kenya Defence Forces to uphold the institution’s integrity and professionalism.

Major General Fatuma Ahmed has been named the commander of Kenya Airforce.