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New top soldier to oversee handover of power and KDF exit from Somalia

President Uhuru Kenyatta is received by Lt. General Robert Kibochi on arrival at JKIA. [PSCU]

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces Robert Kibochi will oversee two milestones for Kenya:  the planned withdrawal of troops from Somalia next year, and the transition from Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidency in 2022. 

If he stays in office, Gen Kibochi will serve two Commanders-in-Chief, as President Kenyatta is scheduled to hand over power to his successor after serving two terms.

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