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.