Kirinyaga: Emotional Moment As Rose Nyawira’s Body Is Delivered For Burial By KDF Soldiers

• Sergeant Rose Nyawira, who was CDF Francis Ogolla's official photographer, has been laid to rest in Kirinyaga
• Nyawira was a dedicated soldier who died alongside her boss, Francis Ogolla, in the fatal chopper crash in West Pokot county
• Peter Wachira Kariuki, the father of the late Nyawira, had spoken to the media days after his daughter's death

The late Sergeant Rose Nyawira has been laid to rest in Kirinyaga county, and her fellow KDF soldiers have accorded her their respects.

Who are the ten soldiers that perished?

Nyawira was among the ten soldiers who perished in the chopper crash in West Pokot County alongside the CDF Francis Ogolla.

The other eight are Brigadier Swale Saidi, Colonel Duncan Keittany, Lieutenant Colonel David Sawe, Major George Benson Magondu (Pilot), Captain Sora Mohamed, Captain Hillary Litali, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi and Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi.

How did KDF soldiers pay respects to Rose Nyawira?

She was laid to rest in Kirinyaga county, and soldiers gave her a befitting send-off when they carried her casket.

They posed and gave her a salute after placing her casket on a table. Her casket was covered with a Kenyan flag.

They placed a photo, a cap and boots on her casket.

Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru her deputy Peter Githanda Kirinyaga, MP Gachoki Gitari and Kenya Seed Company chairperson Wangui Ngirici were also in attendance.

Family members of the late Nyawira gave their glowing tributes during the burial.

They termed her a loving person, and she left behind a young son, Ethan Wachira.

The KDF soldiers later lowered her body to the ground for the final farewell.

Dad of late Nyawira speaks

In a previous interview, Peter Wachira Kariuki, the father of the soldier, said he had spoken to his daughter a few days before her death.

The heartbroken and grieving father said he last spoke to his late daughter on Sunday, April 14, before seeing her off.

Nyawira's shattered brother, Martin Kinyua, said he was in disbelief at the news that his sister was no more, saying she had a bright future ahead.

All about Francis Ogolla's funeral

• Aileen Ogolla, the late CDF's widow, was overcome with emotions during her husband's memorial service, and their daughter was seen comforting her.
• Ogolla's widow and daughter broke down as the body of the KDF boss was lowered into the ground.
• The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, shed tears as Ogolla's body was lowered to the ground.
• Joel Rabuku revealed his father, Ogolla, was friends with President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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