General Francis Ogolla Stories

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...

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.

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.

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.

CDF Ogolla to be accorded 19-gun salute and other military honours
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2024

General Ogolla wished to be buried 72 hours after his death, according to his family.

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.

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