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Report reveals Gen Francis Ogolla’s KAF 1501’s final flight lasted only two minutes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The Bell UH-1H-II (Huey) helicopter KAF 1501 left Nairobi’s Wilson Airport on April 18, 2024, for a field tour to assess military operations in Baring...

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...

UN staff killed, others injured during attack on UN helicopter in Nasir, South Sudan
UN News  |  Mar 07, 2025

Several members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), including an injured general, were killed during the attempt by the United Nations...

Kenya Army receives newly refurbished Z9 choppers from Chinese firm
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2024

The Z9 helicopter is a utility military aircraft primarily designed for troop transport.

Helicopter of Iran's late president Raisi crashed due to weather, final report says
Reuters  |  Sep 01, 2024

A preliminary report by Iran's military said in May that no evidence of foul play or an attack had been found during the investigation.

Iran approves six candidates to run for president
Reuters  |  Jun 10, 2024

The Council disqualified hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and former parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani, a prominent conservative.

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...

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and other world leaders who have died in helicopter crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2024

They include Mozambique's Samora Machel, Macedonia's Boris Trajkovski, Rwanda’s Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundi's President Cyprien Ntaryamira.

Bell helicopters: Aircraft that killed Kenya's General Ogolla, Iran President Raisi
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

It is worth noting that Bell Helicopter also produced the Bell Huey II helicopter, the model in the crash that killed Kenya's top general, Francis Ogo...

"Fearless leader, dedicated servant" Ruto joins world leaders in mourning Iranian President Raisi
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

Ruto described Raisi as a "fearless leader and dedicated public servant with a long and distinguished career in public service."

Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days of mourning
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Raisi's successor.

Ebrahim Raisi: Iranian President who visited Kenya to forge closer ties with Ruto
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

Raisi, who has previously described Africa as a "continent of opportunities", said he wanted to boost commercial ties with African countries.

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran's first vice president who, based on the country's constitution, is expected to become interim president following the deat...

What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

According to article 131 of the Islamic Republic's constitution, if a president dies in office the first vice president takes over, with the confirmat...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters.

Iran President helicopter crash: State TV says aircraft found, contact made
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

Iranian State TV quoted an official as saying that at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers.

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign minister makes rough landing
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, said the helicopter involved in the incident had been carrying Raisi as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amira...

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