Racheal Ruto Sheds Tears During General Francis Ogolla's Burial

Posted on 24 Oct 2024
Racheal Ruto Sheds Tears During General Francis Ogolla's Burial
  • The Chief of Defence Forces, Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest at his Ng'iya home in Alego-Usonga, Siaya county
  • His wife, Aileen Ogolla, daughter Lorna Achieng', and sister Perez broke down when the CDF was being lowered into the grave
  • The First Lady Rachel Ruto could also not hold back her tears as she saw the bereaved family break down while paying their last respect

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Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

During his interment ceremony, General Francis Ogolla's Ng'iya home resonated with sorrow and mourning.

His wife, Ailee Ogolla, his daughter Lorna Achieng', and his sister Perez were overwhelmed with emotions, unable to restrain their tears throughout the ceremony.

The sight of their grief moved First Lady Rachel Ruto to tears as well, as she was observed wiping her eyes while the close family members mourned.

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Why did Rachel, Charleen attend General Ogolla's burial?

President William Ruto, during the tribute session, spoke of the late general as a role model for many Kenyans, including Rachel and his daughter Charleen, who managed to attend the event discreetly.

According to the head of state, his family attended the burial because the deceased Chief of Defence Forces was influential to them.

Ruto reassured the family of the government's full support and dedication to ensure that the late General Ogolla's defence plans were fulfilled.

General Ogolla was buried after three days according to his will.

What was General Ogolla's last wish?

Meanwhile, the fallen general's sister, Perez Ogolla, disclosed that her brother had mentioned three wishes to be performed upon his death.

Firstly, he wished to be buried after 72 hours and without a coffin so he could return to dust as fast as possible.

He also willed that his widow be taken on vacation by KDF officers after his passing.

What else you need to know about General Francis Ogolla's death

  • Kenyans have shared messages of goodwill to the bereaved families of the 10 fallen soldiers
  • General Ogolla and the nine other soldiers died in a plane crash in Elgeyo-Marakwet while on a state mission
  • Siaya senator urged Joel Raburu to let the government investigate the demise of his father

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Rachel Ruto. She became emotional during General Ogolla's burial.

Rachel Ruto. She became emotional during General Ogolla's burial.

Racheal Ruto Sheds Tears During General Francis Ogolla's Burial - Tuko

Racheal Ruto Sheds Tears During General Francis Ogolla's Burial - Tuko

[PHOTOS] Fallen CDF Francis Ogolla laid to rest

[PHOTOS] Fallen CDF Francis Ogolla laid to rest

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