General Francis Omondi Ogolla has become the first chief of defence forces in post-independence Kenya to die in office, following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of nine other Kenya ...

The death of Kenya's military chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla may have robbed the wider East African region of a strict soldier who top his skill with diplomacy in search for peace.

The Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla is dead. Ogolla was confirmed dead alongside nine other military personnel following a KDF chopper crash at Sindar, Kaben in Elgeyo ...

Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla was many things, as was his servicemanship. His son, Joel Omondi Rabuku in his tribute that would gesture a standing ovation on Saturday ...

Nairobi — General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. He was named to the top post by President William Ruto ...

“Following the overwhelming support and state burial of General Francis Ogolla ... Aileen Kathambi Ogolla and two children; Lorna Achieng’ Omondi and Joel Rabuku Omondi Ogolla.

Francis Ogolla has been confirmed dead. Ogolla was onboard a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chopper that crashed in West Pokot.

Lawyer Miguna Miguna argued that General Francis Ogolla could have been killed by a military man on board the plane hence questioning the military probing team.

Fallen Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla has been laid to rest at ... Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi, Major George Benson Magondu, Brigadier Swale Saidi and Sergeant Rose Nyawira.

"Today at 2:20 pm, our nation suffered a tragic air accident... I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (CDF)," Ruto told ...