President William Ruto and various leaders gathered at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata, Nairobi, for a military tribute and memorial service honoring Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla. Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale had announced Ruto, Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and other dignitaries’ attendance. Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, Nairobi Governor …
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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 …
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Renowned Citizen TV figure Stephen Letoo and his partner Irene Renoi Kiptikoi joyfully exchanged vows in a highly anticipated ceremony over the weekend. The beautiful event began at Narok’s Methodist church before transitioning to a lively gathering at Ole Ntimama Stadium. Here, the couple’s friends and family joined the public …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has responded to Ruto’s remarks on the doctor’s strike, emphasizing that it’s taxpayer money, not the president’s personal funds, that pay for doctors’ salaries. He criticized Ruto for suggesting that supporters of the strike should foot the bill, highlighting the government’s responsibility to allocate funds appropriately. …
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The Speaker of Mombasa, Aharub Khatri, is advocating for assembly sessions to be held directly at the grassroots level to ensure that residents’ voices are heard firsthand. Khatri emphasized that certain areas, like Junda, have been neglected due to their remote location within the county. To address this, he suggested …
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