SENIOR PRIVATE BONIFACE MUCHIRI PROMOTED AS CDF RECEIVES ULINZI STARS FC PERFORMANCE INTERIM REPORT

Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today presided over the promotion of Harambee Stars player and Ulinzi Stars Football Club Captain, Senior Private Boniface Muchiri, to the rank of Corporal in recognition of his outstanding performance at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The new ranks were conferred by the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, Major General Luka Kutto.

In his remarks, General Kahariri congratulated Corporal Muchiri for his exemplary discipline, commitment, and excellence on both national and international stages.

“We are very grateful for your commitment, hard work and excellent performance while serving Kenya and, by extension, the KDF. We wish you success in future assignments and are confident you will continue to excel,” said the CDF.

The promotion highlights the Kenya Defence Forces’ commitment to nurturing talent and rewarding excellence both in service and beyond.

At the same event, General Kahariri received an interim report on Ulinzi Stars Football Club’s performance for the years 2020–2025. The report, presented by the Chairman of the Review Committee, Brigadier Ahmed Saman, provided a critical assessment of the team’s technical, tactical, and managerial aspects, including coaching, player welfare, administrative support, recruitment, training, and retention policies.

The interim findings also reviewed the adequacy of training facilities, equipment, and support infrastructure, and incorporated benchmarking against successful clubs to identify best practices. Short- and long-term remedial measures were proposed to enhance the team’s competitiveness and strengthen club management.

Receiving the report, General Kahariri pledged full support from KDF leadership to ensure the implementation of the recommendations, noting that Ulinzi Stars must remain competitive while upholding the discipline and values of the Kenya Defence Forces.

Also present at the ceremony were the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda, Director Personnel and Logistics Major General Edward Rugendo, senior officers, officers, service members, and members of Ulinzi Stars FC.