Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla
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Kenya grieves the sudden death of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla who died tragically in a helicopter crash on Thursday afternoon.
President William Ruto has confirmed the devastating news during a national address from State House, Nairobi. General Ogolla, along with nine other military personnel, lost their lives in the accident that occurred in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. The President expresses his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF).
He reveals that General Ogolla was on an official trip inspecting school renovations in Elgeyo Marakwet and meeting with troops in Turkana before the ill-fated journey to Uasin Gishu County. President Ruto, in a show of national mourning, has declared three days of reflection from April 19 to April 21, 2024. During this time, the national flag, the KDF flag, the East African Community flag, and all military formation flags will be flown at half-mast.
"Today at 2:20 pm, our nation suffered a tragic air accident at Sindar area, Kaben location, Tot division, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces," President Ruto said in a live address to the nation from State House, Nairobi on Thursday night.
Two other military officers who were on board the helicopter miraculously survived the crash and are currently receiving medical attention in Nairobi. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. This tragedy is a significant loss for Kenya, and General Ogolla's dedication to national security will be deeply missed. President William Ruto's decision to elevate Francis Omondi Ogolla to the esteemed role of Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) on April 28, 2023, marked a significant milestone in Ogolla's illustrious military career.
Before this prestigious appointment, Ogolla had served as the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, a position that undoubtedly prepared him for the responsibilities that lay ahead. Ogolla's journey in the Kenya Defence Forces commenced on April 24, 1984, when he embarked on a path that would ultimately lead him to the pinnacle of military leadership. His dedication and commitment were rewarded on May 6, 1985, when he was officially commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant.
Following his initial training, Ogolla joined the ranks of the Kenya Air Force, where his talents and abilities as a fighter pilot were honed through rigorous training provided by the United States Air Force (USAF). His expertise in aerial combat operations was further enhanced as he assumed the role of an instructor pilot within the Kenya Air Force (KAF).
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Ask Ruto exactly what happened to General Ogolla. Military generals do not die on such frick accidents ! Everything here is a well planned set up. Ogolla just relaxed too much with the Ruto’s evil regime.
So sad. Nb: Nyoka👮ya Mbali haiWiwi na Fimbo. Lazima Nyoka iLetwe karibu na Fimbo😁.
Ogolla should have known better! He conveniently forgot that Ruto is an excellent student 👩🎓 of the murderous guys like Putin. Did General Ogolla forgotten how Pregozin died, and did Ruto copy the same scheme on Ogolla?? You never get comfortable with your new found friends in high places.
You do not trust a kalenjin (Ruto) and a Somali (Duale) after Ogolla had been seen at Bomas of Kenya trying to help Raila win the presidency! The two characters known for killing Kenyans kept him closely watched while they planned on a tragic exit plan for the general! RIP General!!!
Khaemb I agree with You 💯. He👮was Lured into the😁Trap.
Everything in Ogolla’s death was well planned at a hanger in Embakasi. Ogola’s blood is all over Ruto’s fingers! Ruto wanted to get rid of Ogola for what he did in 2022. Ruto hated Ogola and you could see he was never comfortable with the general. There was no accident in Ogola’s death.
Jackton you're Very correct. So he😁Luted him👮to Death😤.
The late general Ogolla was a little bit ignorant of the man he was dealing with in Ruto. He had quickly ignored how guys like Juma, Musando, Kinei, etc died in the hands of Ruto! Ruto knew that Ogolla tragic destiny will solely be in his dirty hands. It is a script that Ruto knows far too well because he has planned and executed it far too many times! RIP Ogolla!
General Ogolla simply miscalculated Ruto’s Math all wrong. He assume a hyena could easily change its way of killing the prey and trusted Ruto too much. Ogolla can only blame himself for his untimely tragic death.
Why wound the Chife of Defence be inspecting school renovations? Shenzi
Surely. As if it was Inspecting a Military academy.
We demand a second independent public party investigation concurrently with the regime so that people can also judge to themselves on the details of history of the ill fainted cop such as Maintenance, Hardware parts, the pilot records, the copper commanding officer records. finally individual statements from the late Gen. Ogolla's junior command like the specific regional commanding officer, Army commanders and deputy CDF on why their were not involved in the operation and where about information weeks before and during the accident. This will be vital in the investigation as there's already eye witness coming out saying the copper had an abnormal sounds during landing operations within the area.
This is so sad, rest in peace General.