[PHOTOS] KDF change of guard from Kibochi to Ogolla

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Kibochi has served in the military for 44 years and will now hand over to Ogolla.

by LINDWE DANFLOW

05 May 2023 - 14:31

Outgoing CDF Robert Kibochi giving the incoming CDF Francis Ogolla KDF flag at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Outgoing Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi has handed over the mantle to designate General Francis Ogolla.

The change of guard took place on Friday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

Kibochi has served in the military for 44 years and will now hand over to Ogolla.

Ogolla was named the incoming CDF on April 28.

The first phase of the event took place at the Ulinzi Sports Complex-Langata while phase two will be at the Defence Headquarters Officers.

CDF Francis Ogolla sharing light moment with outgoing CDF Robert Kibochi at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
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Outgoing CDF Robert Kibochi with his wife Tabitha Kibochi receiving a gift from CDF Francis Ogolla during the handing of power at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
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Incoming CDF Francis Ogolla holding the KDF flag at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
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Incoming CDF Francis Ogolla receives a certificate of command from outgoing CDF Robert Kibochi at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
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Incoming CDF Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
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Outgoing CDF Robert Kibochi during the handing of power to the incoming CDF Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Army men matching during the KDF change of guard ceremony at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata where outgoing CDF general Robert Kibochi will be handing power to CDF designate general Francis Ogolla on Friday, May 5 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY