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The memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla at the Ulinzi Sports Complex is a solemn occasion primarily attended by military personnel and select invitees, with no access granted to the general public. This decision stems from the military’s desire to honor Ogolla in a more intimate and respectful …

The tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla and nine other high-ranking military officials in Marakwet East has plunged the nation into mourning. Ogolla, accompanied by the other officers, was on a trip to visit troops deployed in the North Rift as …

Former Defense Secretary Eugene Wamalwa urged people to refrain from engaging in speculation and spreading misinformation on social media concerning the recent Kenya Defence Forces helicopter crash. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of ten KDF officers, including Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla, with two survivors in …

As Kenyans grieve the loss of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, who tragically perished in a helicopter crash on Thursday, two families from Kirinyaga are also mourning the loss of their relatives who were among the nine military personnel killed alongside the CDF. Peter Wachira Kariuki, father of …

Pius Chirchir, the Deputy Director of Programmes, Public Policy, and President’s Priority Initiatives, faces accusations of misconduct and attempted felony. The Makadara Law Courts rendered the judgment following investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which found Chirchir responsible for the alleged offenses. According to the DCI’s statement on …

The series of unfortunate helicopter accidents involving KDF (Kenya Defence Forces) in Kenya’s recent history, including the tragic crash near the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet which claimed the lives of high-ranking military personnel such as Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla, is not an isolated occurrence. Similar …

The family of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, has announced that his burial will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his ancestral home in Alego Usonga, Siaya County. According to the family, General Ogolla had stipulated in his Will that he wished to …

The Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla is dead at the age of 61. Ogolla died after a chopper he was travelling in alongside other officials crashed in Kaben, Marakwet East on Thursday afternoon. The officials include; -Brgd Said -Col.Keitany -Capt.Sora -Sgt.Omondi -Capt.Litali -Sgt.Nyawira -Lt.Col.Sawe They were leading leading a …

A millitary chopper carrying Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla on Thursday afternoon crashed at the Kaben-Cheptulel border between Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties. The chopper was reportedly carrying nine people at the time it went down.   More to follow…

The Taita Taveta County Assembly has endorsed a proposal advising the county executive to suspend all new staff recruitment for a period of 90 days in order to address the increasing wage bill. The decision made on Tuesday also mandates Governor Andrew Mwadime’s administration to carry out staff rationalization measures …