Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi Sent Chama Money Shortly Before Chopper Crash, Family Discloses

• Sergeant Omondi was among the 10 soldiers who perished in a helicopter crash in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet county
• The family of the deceased referred to him as a man who was kind and ready to assist whenever he could
• The late Omondi had accompanied General Francis Ogolla and other soldiers to visit troops deployed there under Operation Maliza Uhalifu

Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi who passed away alongside Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla will be buried on May 3 at Ndiwo village in Siaya county.

In an interview with Nation, Sergeant Omondi's sister-in-law revealed that he sent her chama money at approximately 1:30 pm, just moments before his unfortunate death.

"On that day, Cliff sent me money for a chama we usually have at home. At around 7 pm, I got a phone call from Cliff's in-law notifying me of his death, " she said.

The family also praised Omondi's personality, describing him as a kind man who was always ready to help whenever he could.

The family further appealed to the government and well-wishers for financial assistance, stating that they have limited funds to assist with burial preparations.

" We need water, food, chairs...and therefore we are appealing to well-wishers even if it the government that can come to our aid," one family member said.

How did Cliphonce Omondi die?

On April 18, Sergeant Omondi passed on alongside Ogolla in a helicopter crash in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet.

Along with them, nine other high-ranking military officials also passed away, while two occupants survived.

The Kenya Air Force Huey helicopter was transporting its occupants to the North Rift region, which was plagued by bandits.

Their visit was aimed at inspecting the renovation work on several schools in the area and visiting troops deployed there under Operation Maliza Uhalifu.

More about Francis Ogolla, KDF chopper crash

• President William Ruto promised a thorough probe into the KDF chopper accident
• Roads and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen denied forming a team to probe the accident
• Bunge FC held a candle-lighting event to honour the late General Francis ahead of their training at Ulinzi Sports Complex
• The family of the pilot of the ill-fated helicopter, Benson Magondu, said that his demise left a big gap and that his children miss him
• Siaya senator Oburu Odinga urged General Ogolla's son, Joel Rabuku to allow investigations into the chopper crash

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

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Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi Sent Chama Money Shortly Before Chopper Crash

The family of Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi who died in a helicopter crash