Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla passed away yesterday after a chopper he was travelling in alongside other officials crashed in Kaben, Marakwet East on Thursday.
Ogolla took over as CDF on April 28, 2023.
Others who perished include
Brig. Swaleh Saidi
Col. Duncan Keitany
Major George Benson Magondu (who was also the pilot)
Capt. Sorah Mohamed
Capt. Hillary Litali
Senior Sergeant John Kinywa Mureithi
Sgt Cliffonce Omondi
Sgt. Rose Nyawira.