Jacob John Mkunda is a Tanzanian military officer who currently serves as Chief of the Tanzanian People's Defence Force since 30 June 2022.
Jacob John Mkunda | |
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 Mkunda in 2023 | |
| Allegiance |  Tanzania |
| Service | Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) |
| Years of service | 2022–Present |
| Rank | General  |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Forces of TPDF |
Early life
editMkunda attended the Ruvu Secondary School, where he played on the football team and was involved in student government.[1]
Career
editIn February 2020, Mkunda, at the rank of brigadier, led the Tanzanian People's Defence Force's (TPDF) 202nd Western Brigade in Kitavi in an operation to suppress rebel activity in refugee settlements, leading to weapons seizures and several arrests.[2][3] By 2021 he was chief of the TPDF's training staff.[4]
On 30 June 2022 Mkunda was appointed Chief of Defence Forces, replacing retiring General Venance Salvatory Mabeyo.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mkunda takes oath as new CDF, Mabeyo lands new job". The Citizen. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Siyame, Peti (27 February 2020). "Tanzania: Army Disarms Rogue Refugees". allAfrica. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Silaha 50 zakamatwa makazi ya wakimbizi Katavi" (in Swahili). East African Television. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Walinda amani wa Tanzania nchini DRC watunukiwa nishani za Umoja wa Mataifa" (in Swahili). United Nations. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
External links
edit- Army supports Suluhu's military diplomacy drive, Africa Intelligence, March 17, 2023 (requires free registration)