A bill to abolish the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published in the official government gazette. Prepared under the instructions of the Minister of Defence, the draft legislation was gazetted on May 15. Introduced as the “Repeal of the Chief of Defence Staff Act, 2026”, the bill is set to officially end the CDS role upon its commencement. This move signifies a restructuring of the country's top military leadership.
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PoliticsGeneralSunday, May 17, 2026
Government Gazettes Bill to Abolish Chief of Defence Staff Position
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Government gazetted bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff role.
Bill gazetted May 15, 2026, repealing CDS Act 2009.
Aims to completely abolish position; current holder to exit.
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