Nairobi, March 9 -- The newly promoted Kenya Defence Forces early Saturday took oath of office, with President William Ruto reiterating the significance of the military in the stability of a nation.

On Friday President Ruto promoted various senior officers in the military and reassigned some to diplomatic roles.

"Your appointment signifies your commitment to Kenya, and your professionalism as officers. And the positions that you're being appointed to are positions you have merited out of your commitment to service to the people of Kenya," Dr Ruto told the officers.

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"I'm confident that the positions you now occupy are positions you're going to use to build the military as an institution. The stre...