NAIROBI, Kenya
President of Kenya, William Ruto has announced the death of Chief of Kenya Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla in a helicopter crash on Thursday afternoon.
Addressing the press in the
evening, President Ruto said the military chopper crashed at the Sindar
area in Elgeyo Marakwet County at around 2:20pm.
"Today, at 2:20pm, our
nation suffered a tragic air accident in Sindar area, Keben location, Tot
division, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. I am deeply saddened to announce the
passing on of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces,"
he said.
The Head of State went on to
announce that the ill-fated helicopter was also carrying 11 other military
officers, nine of whom were killed alongside CDF Ogolla in the crash, leaving
only two survivors.
The deceased
were; Brigadier Swale Saidi, Colonel Duncan Keittany, Lieutenant Colonel
David Sawe, Major George Benson Magondu (Pilot), Captain Sora Mohamed, Captain
Hillary Litali, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi, Sergeant Cliphonce
Omondi, and Sergeant Rose Nyawira.
“I convey my deepest
condolences to all families that are grieving this untimely loss, and our
mourning nation as well. I also wish quick recovery to the two injured soldiers
in this accident,” stated the President.
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