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A video of a courageous man observing the burial of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash from a tree, has surfaced.
The Siaya man showed off his boldness and interest by climbing the tree to the top to get a good view of the burial.
He climbed up because only a select few were allowed in the luxurious home of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) boss Ogolla.
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"No one was allowed in CDF Ogolla's palatial home apart from top brass military commandos, (President William Samoei) Ruto, (Deputy President Rigathi) Gachagua and immediate family members. Not even his hearse was spared," read the text inside the TikTok video.
The man on the tree tightly held onto a branch as he stuck his neck out, observing what was happening.
On the gloomy day, he donned a white shirt and official trousers to grace the occasion. He seemed to be in another person's company, a man not far from him.
There were officers outside the gate who ensured order and provided security to ensure no interruption.
The video went viral and captured the attention of social media users, who flocked to the comment section to react to it.
Kamwari:
"I have seen a flying squad on the trees."
Dan:
"Mourners thought they would go and cry inside there."
MIAMOUR:
"They feared people were coming for revenge because of the rumours."
Sonnie:
"Is top brass the guy on top of the tree? ."
In another story, the sight of Ogolla's family's grief moved First Lady Rachel Ruto to tears, as she was observed wiping her eyes.
During the tribute session, President William Ruto spoke of the late general as a role model for many Kenyans, including Rachel and his daughter Charleen, who discreetly attended the event.
According to the head of state, his family attended the burial because the deceased Chief of Defence Forces influenced them.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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Siaya man (l) on top of tree. Francis Ogolla (r) during an event in his military uniform.
Video of Siaya Man Observing Francis Ogolla's Burial from Tree Top
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