[PHOTOS] General Kibochi's colourful millitary farewell

In Summary

Kibochi served in the military for 44 years before handing over the mantle to Ogolla, who was appointed to the position on April 28.
His pulling out was the final phase of the change of guard ceremony, after he officially handed over the title to Ogolla at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

by SHARON MWENDE

05 May 2023 - 20:17

Retired CDF Robert Kibochi being pulled out of the Defence Headquarters by KDF generals led by the new CDF Francis Ogolla on May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The Kenya Defence Forces generals on Friday escorted retired Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi out of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Offices.

They were led by his successor General Francis Ogolla.

Retired CDF Robert Kibochi being pulled out of the Defence Headquarters by KDF generals led by the new CDF Francis Ogolla on May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Kibochi served in the military for 44 years before handing over the mantle to Ogolla, who was appointed to the position on April 28.

His pulling out was the final phase of the change of guard ceremony, after he officially handed over the title to Ogolla at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

The military termed the event as significant.

Retired CDF Robert Kibochi alongside CDF Francis Ogolla and other KDF generals as he waves goodbye at the Defence Headquarters on May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Retired CDF Robert Kibochi inside a military land cruiser as he takes his last lap at Defense Forces HQ on May 5,2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Retired CDF Robert Kibochi being pulled out of the Defence Headquarters by KDF generals led by the new CDF Francis Ogolla on May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY