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General Ogolla: Gallant officer rose to the top of Defence Forces

, President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla at State House in April 2023. [PCS]

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash in Elgeyo Marakwet on Thursday, was a decorated military man, credited for his professionalism and exceptional educational background.

While announcing the sad news last evening, President William Ruto described Gen Ogolla's death, and that of nine other officers as "a moment of great sadness" for him and for the nation.

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