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KDF report reveals cause of CDF Ogolla's plane crash

President Ruto received a report on the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla from Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

An investigation by the Kenya Defence Forces has concluded that the helicopter crash that claimed Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla's life was caused by engine malfunction.

According to a report released by the Ministry of Defence on April 11, 2025, the Bell UH-1H-II (Huey) Helicopter KAF 1501 suffered an engine failure mid-air, resulting in a complete power loss.

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