Uganda, May 18 -- Maj Gen Alphaxard Muthuri Kiugu has assumed office as commander of the East African Community Regional Forces (EACRF) replacing Maj Gen Jeff Nyangah who resigned from the position last month citing personal safety concerns.

The President of Kenya Mr William Ruto last month appointed Major General Alphaxard Muthuri Kiugu as commander of the East Africa Community Regional Force.

The spokesman of the Uganda contingent in the Democratic Republic of Capt Hassan Kato confirmed the appointment on Thursday evening. He said that the newly appointed commander began by meeting all the EACRF commanders in the area.

"I can confirm that Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu is the newly appointed commander of the EACRF troops in the Democratic R...