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Key appointments signal new era in military leadership

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Front L-R: Defence CS Aden Duale, CDF Lt Gen Francis Ogolla, Defence PS Patrick Mariru and the outgoing Vice CDF Lt Gen Jonah Mwangi. [KDF]

President William Ruto has initiated a significant reshuffle within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in what is seen as preparing for a post-General Francis Ogolla era. The Chief of Defence Forces is set to retire within a year if his term is not renewed.

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