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The Kenya Defence Forces in collaboration with the family of the late general Francis Ogolla have expressed gratitude for the immense support they received during Ogolla's final send off.
" We would like to thank his excellency President William Ruto, the Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces for leading the nation at both Military Honours memorial service in Nairobi County and the State Funeral Ceremony in Siaya County," the statement read in part.
The late CDF general Ogolla's memorial service, which was scheduled for April 26 at Ulinzi Sports Complex Stadium, has been postponed.
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The KDF, in conjunction with Ogolla's family, announced that the new date will be announced in the coming days.
The statement did not mention the reason for the postponement of the service.
CDF Ogolla was laid to rest on April 21 at his home in Ngi'ya Siaya County.
He was buried 72 hours after his death, which occurred after a plane crash in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet. Family stated that it was his wish to be buried as soon as possible.
Ogolla had also left instructions not to be buried in a coffin but a sheet.
During his sendoff President William Ruto said that he was proud that he chose Ogolla as the CDF.
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