The Head of State exuded confidence that with commitment and determination the new military top brass led by General Kibochi will protect and defend the territorial integrity of Kenya even as the country deals with modern security challenges and other natural occurrences.
“I am confident that you will steer our Defence Forces with steady hands. I expect no less from the incoming team and neither do the citizens of this country," he said.
“You are taking the mantle of leadership at the KDF at a time when the country, region and the world is confronted by a number of threats and risks. Apart from the terrorist threat that faces us, we are confronting Covid-19, the floods, and the locusts' invasion."
The President thanked Mwathethe for his exemplary service saying the retired CDF had served the nation selflessly, with loyalty and dedication.
“As you revert to being a civilian, as a retired CDF, you must do so with pride because you have served well. I also hope that you will remain available to your colleagues, whenever they may need your counsel,” he said.
The recently appointed military chiefs among them Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen Levi Mghalu and Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Jimson Mutai were also sworn in at the colourful military ceremony attended by Defence CS Monica Juma and Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai.
As part of their contribution to the national fight against Coronavirus, KDF donated Sh102 million to the Kenya Covid-19 Fund, money raised from voluntary salary cuts within the military.
