Raila Odinga Mourns Chief Of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla: "Words Will Not Be Enough"

• Opposition leader Raila Odinga paid an emotional tribute to CDF Francis Ogolla who perished on April 18 in a chopper crash
• Raila referred to General Ogolla as a true patriot and a professional who served Kenya with undying dedication
• Ogolla passed on in a chopper crash in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet County alongside nine other KDF soldiers

Azimio coalition leader Raila Odinga has expressed his heartfelt condolences to General Francis Ogolla who perished in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet.

In a statement, Odinga expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the fallen general.

How did Raila Odinga eulogise General Ogolla?

He further showered Ogolla with praises referring to him as a true patriot and a professional who served Kenya with undying dedication.

" My wife Ida and I are deeply saddened and profoundly shocked by the passing of General. Francis Ogolla, the Chief of Defence Forces. Gen. Ogolla was a true patriot, a highly decorated soldier, and a consummate professional who served our country with unwavering dedication," he said.

He also offered his condolences to the families of the Kenya Defence Forces officers who passed away with General Ogolla.

" We know that at this moment words will not be enough to console your tremendous grief. We pray the Lord may give you comfort," he said.

William Ruto mourns General Ogolla, 9 fallen soldiers

While confirming their demise, the head of state paid a moving tribute to the fallen heroes.

Ruto said the loss was very painful to him and the entire state as the gallant soldiers headed by General Ogolla were on a state mission.

He disclosed that the plane had recently taken off when it crashed and erupted in flames as the soldiers were en route to inspect various schools in the North Rift region in preparation for schools reopening.

What else you need to know about Ogolla's death

• Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu has sent her heartfelt condolences to the family of fallen soldier General Francis Ogolla.
• Francis Ogolla's daughter, Lorna Omondi paid an emotional tribute following the loss of her father
• He was promoted to Chief of Defence in 2023 by President William Ruto.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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Raila Odinga (left frame) mourns General Francis Ogolla (right frame).

Raila Odinga Mourns Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla

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