General Francis Ogolla of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) has died.

CDF Ogolla perished in a chopper crash in Kaben, Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County on Thursday.

Gen Ogolla was a celebrated military officer who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Forces on April 28, 2023.

President William Ruto who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces made the appointment pursuant to Section 9 (2), (a) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act. This is after he promoted Gen Ogolla to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF).

Subsequently Gen Ogolla was sworn into office at a ceremony and investiture of ranks that was held on April 29, 2023 at State House, Nairobi.

Prior to this appointment Gen Ogolla was the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.

Gen Ogolla joined the Kenya Defence Forces on April 24 1984 and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant on May 6 1985 and posted to Kenya Air Force.

He trained as a fighter pilot with USAF and as an instructor pilot at the Kenya Air Force (KAF).

He also trained in other fields including imagery intelligence, counter terrorism and accident investigation.
May his soul rest in eternal peace😭😭