Published on April 19, 2024 by Kenneth Wepukhulu
Last Updated on 2 years by Kenneth Wepukhulu
Kenya’s fallen Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla will be laid to rest on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
His family confirmed the latest saying that Ogolla had indicated in his will that he should be buried within 72 hours when he died.
The burial ceremony at his home in Mor, Alego Usonga, Siaya County will be preceded by a heartfelt service at his local church in Nduru.
A memorial service was held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata on Friday, April 26, 2024.
So far, the family says a committee has been established to collaborate with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) committee to accord the general a decent send-off.
“Let us gather, to celebrate the life of a General who declared his life to service, love, generosity and devotion that touched us deeply,” a statement shared by the family reads in parts.
Ogolla tragically lost his life in a chopper crash on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
The general was accompanied by 11 other gallant military personnel; nine who also passed on with him and two survivors when the helicopter crashed in Chesegon, an area between West Pokot and Elgeiyo Marakwet Counties.
The departed military official died while on duty as he was visiting bandit-stricken areas in the North Rift region.
Before the unfortunate incident, Ogolla and his team had stopped by Chesiret in Baringo county where a multi-agency team briefed him on the security situation.
He then headed to Kainuk Forward Operating Base in Turkana County before proceeding to Chesegun where he launched the rehabilitation of Cheptulel Boys’ High School.
The general was destined for the Recruits Training School in Uasin Gishu, however, he did not make it to the destination as his trip was cut short when the chopper crashed shortly after take off.
