Jacob Mkunda
TanzaniamilitaryMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Jacob Mkunda is a prominent military leader in Tanzania, currently serving as the Chief of Defence Forces. He has been recognized for his role in maintaining national security and overseeing military operations. Recently, he was in the news for welcoming Finnish President Alexander Stubb during his state visit to Tanzania, where Mkunda participated in a ceremonial guard inspection.
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CDF General Jacob Mkunda was listed as a witness that Tundu Lissu wanted to call in his defense.
Government was not threatened: Tundu Lissu argues in treason trialTanzania· 2026-09-26
Chief of Defence Forces General Jacob Mkunda was reportedly unwilling to testify for the defense.
Lissu treason trial enters final submissionsTanzania· 2026-09-23
General Jacob Mkunda is the Chief of Defence Forces who also declined to testify.
Tundu Lissu closes defence after top security chiefs decline to testifyTanzania· 2026-09-19
General Jacob Mkunda, the Chief of Defence Forces, failed to appear in court as a witness in Tundu Lissu's treason trial.
How security chiefs stalled Lissu treason trial as defence awaits key witnessesTanzania· 2026-09-17
General Jacob Mkunda is the Chief of Defence Forces who spoke at the inauguration of the new defence headquarters.
Tanzania unveils Sh318 billion defence and national service headquartersTanzania· 2026-02-24
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Jacob Mkunda assured the nation that the military would remain deployed until calm was fully restored.
Unforgettable moment: How chaos damaged Tanzania’s reputation as ‘Island of Peace’Tanzania· 2025-11-04
Army chief Jacob Mkunda came out strongly on Hassan's side on Thursday.
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu wins election: Commission
Kenya· 2025-11-01
Jacob Mkunda is a military chief who referred to the demonstrators as criminals.
Rundt 700 drept i valgdemonstrasjoner i Tanzania, ifølge opposisjonen
Norway· 2025-10-31
Gen Jacob Mkunda labelled the demonstrators 'criminals' and vowed to restore order.
Tanzania crisis: Over 700 protesters dead, says opposition; what has triggered unrest?
India· 2025-10-31
Jacob Mkunda is the chief of defense in Tanzania and referred to the demonstrators as criminals.
For anden dag indtager demonstranter gaderne i Tanzania efter valgkaos
Denmark· 2025-10-30
CDF General Jacob Mkunda was acknowledged by Simbu for providing him the time and space to prepare while serving in the army.
Simbu receives hero’s welcome after World Athletics victoryTanzania· 2025-09-24
General Jacob Mkunda succeeded General Venance Mabeyo as Chief of Defence Forces.
Inside Sh117m fraud: How ex-Tanzania People’s Defence Forces officer exploited CDF Mabeyo’s nameTanzania· 2025-07-23
Jacob Mkunda is the Chief of Defense Forces of Tanzania who accompanied President Stubb during his visit.
Walichokubaliana Rais Samia, Stubb wa FinlandTanzania· 2025-05-14