What you need to know:
- President William Ruto has declared days of national mourning in honour of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla
- Flags will fly at half-mast beginning Friday, April 19.
President William Ruto has declared days of national mourning in honour of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla and nine others who perished in a plane crash today afternoon.
The Head of State also announced that flags will fly at half-mast beginning Friday, April 19
“In honour of the life and the distinguished military career of the fallen general who lost his life not just while in office but in active military duty, the nation will observe a period of 3 days of mourning commencing tomorrow the 19th of April 2024.
“During this time of national mourning, the Kenya flag, the KDF flag, the EAC flag and flags of all formations of the military shall fly at half-mast in the Republic of Kenya and in Kenya Missions abroad,” he announced.
Ruto also revealed the last moments of the departed high-ranking military officer before the crash occurred.
“The Chief of Defence Forces had left Nairobi this morning to visit troops deployed in the North Rift under operation Maliza Uhalifu and to also inspect the ongoing school renovation works.
“He departed Chesegon for the recruits training school in Uasin Gishu County where he was scheduled to inspect construction facilities at the institution. Unfortunately, the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff,” he revealed.
