In Summary
- Leaders have called for speedy investigations into the death of the late Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces
- The government must assure Kenyans that an open investigation will be conducted.
- President William Ruto has welcomed thorough investigations into the death of the Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla.
Different Leaders have called for speedy investigations into the death of the late Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla.
General Ogolla died in a helicopter crash in Elgeyo Marakwet on Thursday afternoon alongside nine others.
Speaking during the burial ceremony, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged the government to make public the outcome of investigations
NARC Kenya leader Martha Karua called for speedy investigations
“When an accident occurs, it’s a security issue. There are security concerns which deserve an answer for the nation. We look forward to a speedy investigation.” Karua said.
Additionally Siaya Governor said the government must ensure Kenyans that an open investigation will be conducted
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Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga noted that there have been assassinations of leaders from the Nyanza region adding that they want investigations done so as to unearth the truth.
“We’ve had assassinations of leaders from this region, so when such things happen, we’re a bit suspicious because we want to know the truth. I want to ask the General’s son not to be impatient with us.” Said Senator Oburu.
Further to that He said they have reasons to demand for the truth “Young man, allow us to ask for full investigations into the cause of the chopper accident, we have reasons to demand for the truth. In these region we’ve had many accidents that have been resolved like Tom Mboya, Robert Ouko and others.”
Meanwhile President William Ruto has welcomed thorough investigations into the death of the Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla.
“I have full confidence in KDF. They are our foremost professional entity in Kenya therefore I have full confidence that General Omenda and the team he has appointed to make sure that all details are laid bare on the accident that took away the life of General Ogolla,” stated Ruto.
