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KDF Chief General Francis Ogolla has been involved in a chopper crash.
The Kenya Police community is reeling with grief and sadness following the tragic crash of a helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Francis Ogola.
The chopper went down and burst into flames in the Kaber area of Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet, shortly after departing from Cheptulel Boys Secondary School on Thursday afternoon, April 18.
Ogolla is a dedicated man who served with his heart. Kenyans went online to wish the general well after he was involved in a chopper crash.
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President William Ruto and the Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces made significant changes in the leadership of the KDF in 2023. Ruto promoted Ogolla to the rank of general, ready to take over from Roberth Kibochi, the then Chief of Defence Forces
Immediately after the crash went viral, the president convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi. The Government Spokesperson advised Kenyans to remain calm as an official communication about the crash would be issued.
Apart from his military attire, which is tailored to fit him perfectly, the general knows how to wear a good suit. In the snap below, he looked sharp in a black suit.
Ogolla joined the Kenya Defence Forces on April 24, 1984, and was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant on May 6, 1985, and posted to Kenya Air Force.
He trained as a fighter pilot as well as an instructor pilot with USAF. He also trained in other fields, including imagery intelligence, counter-terrorism and accident investigation.
He graduated from ÉcoleMilitaire de Paris and the National Defence College of Kenya.
He holds a Diploma in International Studies and Military Science from Egerton University, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Armed Conflict and Peace Studies (First Class Honors) and a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Nairobi. By 2024, he will have served in the military for 40 years.
Meanwhile, Kenyans have taken to various social media platforms to express shock and concern after learning about the tragic plane crash.
A majority were concerned about the health of Ogolla, who had served in the military for 39 years in different divisions in the Kenya Air Forces.
His daughter also mourned him in a painful post.
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Francis Ogolla in both frames.
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