KDF announces burial, memorial service dates for fallen soldiers
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the dates for memorial services and burial ceremonies of soldiers who perished in a chopper crash with General Francis Ogolla. 10 soldiers died in a crash involving a Huey UH -1 helicopter tail no. KAF 1501 at Sindar, Kaben in Elgeiyo Marakwet County on Thursday, April 18, 2024. […]
‘Once bitten, twice shy’ – Oburu asks Ogolla’s son to allow investigations into the General’s death
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has called for a probe into the death of departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla. Speaking during the burial of Ogolla in Ng’iya, Siaya County, Oburu requested the fallen General’s son Joel Rabuku to allow investigations into his father’s death. “I would like to say the death was an […]
‘3 things my brother told me’ – General Francis Ogolla’s sister reveals his instructions before death
Departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla had given instructions to his sister Peres Onyango and the entire family regarding his burial after his death. Speaking during the burial ceremony in Ng’iya in Siaya, Peres revealed that the fallen General gave three instructions before his death. Peres revealed that General Ogolla wanted to be […]
Sequence of events during General Francis Ogolla’s burial
Departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The remains of the late Ogolla landed at the Kisumu International Airport at around 8:15 am, from where the journey to his rural home in Siaya started by road. The remains will be driven to Obama K’Ogello Primary School in Ngi’ya […]
‘He warned our stubborn sister not to interfere with his burial wish’ – CDF Ogolla’s brother
The family of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla has revealed that the deceased planned his burial way before his death which happened on April 18, 2024. Speaking to the media from his ancestral home in Mor village, Alego Usonga, Siaya County, CDF Ogolla’s elder brother Canon Hezekiah Oduor said the […]
British forces in Kenya, Djibouti President mourn CDF General Francis Ogolla
British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) has issued condolences to the departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla. In a statement on Friday, April 19, 2024, BATUK expressed sincere condolence to the entire republic, describing Ogolla as a gallant military personnel. “We offer our deepest condolences to @kdfinfo & the entire Republic of […]
‘If these questions can be answered, our hearts may stop bleeding’ – Babu Owino on helicopter crash that killed CDF General Ogolla
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has raised concerns over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and 9 other military officials. Through his X account, the MP pointed out questions seeking clarification and accountability regarding the incident. “If all these questions can be answered, then […]