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Julius Waweru Karangi

b. 1951

Kenyan general (born 1951)

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Born 1951. Julius Waweru Karangi is a Kenyan military leader.

Julius Wawerū Karangi (born 28 April 1951) is a retired Kenyan military officer who was Chief of the General Staff of the Kenya Defence Forces from 2011 until 2015.

Military career Julius Karangi joined the Kenya Air Force in 1973. He trained as a cadet in the United Kingdom and was commissioned as an officer in 1974. He qualified as a flight navigator in October 1975 and was assigned to the Flying Wing of the Kenya Air Force.

1995 – Commander of Moi Air Base 1997 – Commander of the Kenya Air Force Logistics Command 1998 – Chief of Procurement of the Kenya Defence Forces 1999 – Head of training, doctrine and procurement at the office of the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces the Order of the Burning Spear and the Legion of Merit.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Chief of Defence Forces
Awards
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear; Legion of Merit

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Julius Waweru Karangi?

Kenyan general (born 1951)

When was Julius Waweru Karangi born?

Julius Waweru Karangi was born on 28 April 1951.

What is Julius Waweru Karangi's occupation?

Julius Waweru Karangi is a military leader.

What nationality is Julius Waweru Karangi?

Julius Waweru Karangi is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Julius Waweru Karangi

· Wikidata: Q16730584

· DBpedia: Julius Waweru Karangi

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