A devastating helicopter crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya, has claimed the lives of Defence Forces Chief General, Francis Omondi Ogolla and nine other senior military officers.
President William Ruto announced the tragedy on April 18, expressing deep sadness and convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council.
The helicopter burst into flames after crashing, with only two survivors. Ogolla, 61, was a respected commander and trained fighter pilot who had served since 1984.
He was appointed Defence Forces Chief by President Ruto in April last year. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the military and the nation, with President Ruto describing it as a “tragic air accident.”
