Chief of Defence Forces Stories

Ruto calls for responsible military discourse, reaffirms KDF's role in national stability
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The military has been hitting headlines lately, following the uproar over Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Kahariri's warning on the persistent...

General Francis Ogolla’s Will reveals private side: Family, estate and final wishes unveiled
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The Will clearly stated that Ogolla’s children, Lorna Achieng and Joel Rabuku, would manage his estate after his death. His instructions were straight...

Report: Huey helicopter that crashed with Ogolla onboard was considered highly reliable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

In its findings, the board of inquiry concluded that the aircraft crashed due to an engine malfunction.

Engine failure caused helicopter crash that killed ex-CDF Francis Ogolla, probe concludes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Ogolla died at the age of 62 in a tragic air crash in Sindar, Elgeyo Marakwet, when the Kenya Air Force Huey helicopter he was travelling in, alongsid...

Kenya makes history in EAC with appointment of first-ever woman service commander
Amina Wako  |  May 02, 2024

In the regional context, none of the eight East African Community partner states had ever had a woman service commander until President Ruto's appoint...

Raila's Azimio coalition calls for judicial inquest into CDF Ogolla's death
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Azimio has asked two legislators to immediately begin the parliamentary process of forming a house investigation commission.

General Ogolla's memorial service set for Friday postponed
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 23, 2024

KDF said the exact date for the memorial scheduled for Friday, April 26 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang'ata will be announced at a later day.

Focus now shifts to military succession after General Ogolla's burial
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2024

The Defence Council is this week expected to sit and make recommendations on the next Chief of Defence Forces.

'Farewell to a patriot': President Ruto's tribute to General Francis Omondi Ogolla
William Ruto  |  Apr 21, 2024

General Ogolla has been eulogised as a selfless, visionary, and humble servant of God and his country.

Ruto assures findings of crash that killed General Ogolla will be made public
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 21, 2024

The President said he had in full confidence that General Omenda and the team he appointed to lay bare the details of the accident that took away the...

Highlights from General Francis Ogolla's memorial service at Ulinzi Sports Complex
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

Final rites took place from Friday ahead of General Ogolla's burial at his Ng'iya home in Siaya County on Sunday.

Final rites kick off for Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

The elaborate plans will see the fulfilment of General Ogolla's wish to be buried within 72 hours of his death.

2 Kirinyaga families mourn loved ones who died in KDF chopper crash
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 19, 2024

The family is overwhelmed with disbelief as they grapple with the loss of their main provider.

Helu village mourns loss of gifted son in helicopter crash
Yassin Juma  |  Apr 19, 2024

Those close to Captain Sora describe him as selfless and a man who would put the interests of others before his own.

Francis Ogolla: Four-star General who rose through ranks to head military
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 18, 2024

As Kenya mourns the loss of a visionary leader and esteemed military officer, Ogolla's legacy of service, integrity, and commitment to excellence will...

General of Great Renown: Francis Ogolla’s distinguished legacy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 18, 2024

A trained fighter pilot with experience from the US Air Force, General Ogolla is widely recognised for his expertise in various fields.

Land developers close to military establishments to seek approval from CDF - Duale
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 28, 2024

The CS referred to the amended Physical and Land Use Planning Act of 2019, which guides planners and developers on land use that safeguards national s...

State opens special fund to support KDF peacekeeping missions
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 01, 2024

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the fund is a show of KDF's commitment to international peace and security.

CDF Ogolla and IG Koome call for collaborative approach in North Rift to achieve lasting peace
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2024

The Chief of Defence Forces today urged security officers deployed to serve in Operation Maliza Uhalifu in the North Rift Counties to cooperate with m...

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