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Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla dies in KDF chopper crash

WATCH: Ruto's full speech announcing death of CDF Ogolla

By  Elvis Ondieki

What you need to know:

  • President Ruto said General Ogolla died in the crash along with nine military officers.
  • Head of State announces three days of national mourning, beginning Friday, April 19.

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla is dead, President William Ruto has confirmed.

General Ogolla died on Thursday afternoon after a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter crashed in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County.

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