Flags fly at half-mast in honour of CDF Francis Ogolla

The raising of flags at half-mast is seen as a symbol of respect, mourning and salute

Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief

President William Ruto said the deaths were a "moment of great sadness" for the country.

What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran

It is unclear what type of weapons were used or where they were launched from.

Faces of military officers killed in chopper crash

President William Ruto has declared a three-day mourning period

Locked You pay men arm and a leg to see the boss, aide decrees

It’s purported that, lately, he has been shamelessly hunting for empty fields.

We thought it was a joke - Sgt  Nyawira's family

Sergeant Rose Nyawira was CDF Francis Ogolla's official photographer

Locked How General Ogolla died in military chopper crash

Eyewitnesses say chopper took off but crash-landed minutes later, busting into flames.

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This weighed down a 160 per cent profit after tax earned by the Kenyan unit for the year.

State in fresh bid to cut used vehicle imports

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Apple forced to ditch lightning charger in new iPhone

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Ruto announces 3 day national mourning for CDF Francis Ogolla

I'm deeply saddened! Ruto mourns CDF Francis Ogolla

Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla is dead

Ruto flags off Kenyan team to ISF World Cross Country 2024

Police in Turkana arrest KDF soldiers who slapped, disarmed colleague

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Gor's talisman Odhiambo returns to haunt the den

Odhiambo has found the back of the net seven times this season

Mashemeji derby: Gor, Leopards ready to flex muscles

The two KPL behemoths will lock horns in a fierce clash for bragging rights on Sunday

Omanyala, Tebogo promise fireworks at Kip Keino Classic

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The two main contenders for the Derby, on paper, are arguably Henry Muya riding Deon ...

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