Gen. Ogolla, Mwangi sworn in as Chief and Vice Chief of Defence Forces

Gen. Ogolla takes over as the CDF mantle from Gen. Robert Kibochi whose term ended after 44 years in the military.

The new CDF previously served as the Commander of the Air Force and Vice Chief of Defence Forces.

Ogolla has made history by being the first CDF to hold a PhD and the first non-infantry officer from the Kenya Army to be appointed as Chief of Defence Forces.

Gen. Mwangi, the new Vice CDF was the Vice Chancellor, National Defence University, Kenya.

Other members of the military who have taken up new roles include Brigadier David Kipkemboi Keter who has been promoted to Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces Personnel and Logistics.