Charles Muriu Kahariri Stories

Kenya makes history in EAC with appointment of first-ever woman service commander
Amina Wako  |  May 02, 2024

In the regional context, none of the eight East African Community partner states had ever had a woman service commander until President Ruto's appoint...

New CDF Charles Kahariri's journey to four-star General
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2024

He was a rather unfamiliar face until March 8 this year when President William Ruto promoted him to Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chie...

Ruto appoints Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as first-ever female Air Force Commander
Amina Wako  |  May 02, 2024

With over 32 years of service, she initially enlisted in 1983 and served under the Women's Service Corps.

President Ruto appoints General Charles Kahariri as new CDF
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2024

Kenya Airforce Commander Major General John Omenda has also been promoted to the rank of a Liuleutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of Defence Fo...

Security operation to end banditry that killed General Francis Ogolla
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

Operation Maliza Uhalifu began over a year ago when President Ruto vowed that his government would end the cattle rustling and banditry menace.

Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla, nine others killed in chopper crash
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 18, 2024

The head of state announced a national three-day mourning period commencing April 19, 2024. During this period, flags will fly at half-mast.

President Ruto makes key military changes
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 08, 2024

Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.

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