Francis Ogolla Stories

Femicide, deaths and protests: Defining moments that shocked Kenyans in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 29, 2024

From the disturbing rise in femicide cases to the tragic loss of Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla and the unprecedented invasion of Parliament,...

Kenya receives first batch of Vietnam-era military helicopters from US
Amina Wako  |  Jul 19, 2024

Earlier this month, two UH-1 Huey military helicopters arrived in the country and are currently being assembled by a specialised team of US Air Force...

Kenya Air Force at 60: Ruto announces training of 200 pilots annually
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 08, 2024

The president further announced the construction of more housing units at the barracks in the next two years, with the first phase covering 10,000.

Politicians banned from using KDF aircraft - Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2024

The Defence CS said that the military assets will be strictly used for carrying soldiers whose mandate is to safeguard the country.

Team probing Ogolla's death visited chopper manufacturer in US - Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2024

The remains of the helicopter have been taken to the manufacturer, Bell Textron Inc. company in the US to determine the cause of the crash that killed...

President Ruto appoints General Charles Kahariri as new CDF
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2024

Kenya Airforce Commander Major General John Omenda has also been promoted to the rank of a Liuleutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of Defence Fo...

OPINION: Kenyans should desist from rushing to conclusions on sensitive matters
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Apr 28, 2024

As much as we are a democratic country and enjoy freedom of speech, it is important that we address the issue of Kenyans appearing to be experts in ev...

Banditry Crisis: Wetang'ula calls for peace talks as MPs mourn General Ogolla
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 23, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula told the leaders to take their time to talk to the bandits whom he referred to as "young people wielding Kalashnikovs and G3s" out...

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.

Murkomen's gazetted team to only probe civilian air crashes
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2024

The late General's crash is under investigation by an air investigations team from the Kenya Air Force led by its Commander Major General John Omenda.

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.

Why Raila and Uhuru missed General Francis Ogolla's funeral
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 21, 2024

Uhuru and Raila's absence at Gen. Ogolla's funeral raised eyebrows, given he worked closely with them at some point in his career

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...

Francis Ogolla memorial service: General revered for his humility, simplicity even in death
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

The general will be buried on Sunday at his home in Siaya County.

Ruto: Why I picked Ogolla for CDF job despite name missing on list
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

After reflecting on what had transpired at the meeting, the president said he made up his mind that General Ogolla deserved to be the Chief of Defence...

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.

Security operation to end banditry that killed General Francis Ogolla
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

Operation Maliza Uhalifu began over a year ago when President Ruto vowed that his government would end the cattle rustling and banditry menace.

CS Murkomen gazettes team to probe increasing aircraft mishaps
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

The latest incident killed Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla and nine other soldiers.

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.

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