Jacob John Mkunda Explained

Jacob John Mkunda
Branch:	Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF)
Serviceyears:	2022–Present
Commands:	Chief of Defence Forces of TPDF

Jacob John Mkunda is a Tanzanian military officer who currently serves as Chief of the Tanzanian People's Defence Force since 30 June 2022.

Early life

Mkunda attended the Ruvu Secondary School, where he played on the football team and was involved in student government.^[1]

Career

In 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]

External links

• Army supports Suluhu's military diplomacy drive, Africa Intelligence, March 17, 2023 (requires free registration)

Notes and References

1. News: Mkunda takes oath as new CDF, Mabeyo lands new job. The Citizen. 1 July 2022. 13 July 2022.
2. Web site: Tanzania: Army Disarms Rogue Refugees. Siyame. Peti. 27 February 2020. allAfrica. July 13, 2022.
3. Web site: Silaha 50 zakamatwa makazi ya wakimbizi Katavi. 26 February 2022. Swahili. East African Television. 13 July 2022.
4. Web site: Walinda amani wa Tanzania nchini DRC watunukiwa nishani za Umoja wa Mataifa. 6 October 2021. Swahili. United Nations. 13 July 2022.