[PHOTOS] Final preparations underway for Ogolla's memorial service at Ulinzi Sports Complex

The event will be presided over by the clergy from the military.

In Summary

  • The late Ogolla will be accorded a 19-gun salute.

  • President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua including family members among other guests will attend the event.
by FELIX KIPKEMOI Political Reporter
InPictures
20 April 2024 - 10:57
Military personnel conduct final preparations at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Military personnel conduct final preparations at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A portrait of late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
A portrait of late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Preparations for the memorial service of late General Francis Ogolla are complete.

The service is being held at the Ulinzi sports complex situated along Langata Road.

President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua including family members among other guests will attend the event.

It will be presided over by the clergy from the military.

The late Ogolla will be accorded a 19-gun salute.

The military gun carrier that will be used the carry the remains of late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
The military gun carrier that will be used the carry the remains of late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
The main pavilion at Ulinzi sports complex where the guests will sit.
The main pavilion at Ulinzi sports complex where the guests will sit.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Senior military officers conducts final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla.
Senior military officers conducts final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
The main pavilion at Ulinzi sports complex where the guests will sit.
The main pavilion at Ulinzi sports complex where the guests will sit.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Senior military officers in final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Senior military officers in final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
The presidential standard and the Kenyan flag flying half-mast at the Ulinzi sports complex ahead of the memorial service for late Francis Ogolla on April 20, 2024.
The presidential standard and the Kenyan flag flying half-mast at the Ulinzi sports complex ahead of the memorial service for late Francis Ogolla on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Senior military officers in final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Senior military officers in final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Senior military officers in final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Senior military officers in final rehearsals ahead of the memorial service for late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Members of the clergy from the military arrive at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Members of the clergy from the military arrive at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Senior military officers behind the military gun carrier that will be used the carry the remains of late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Senior military officers behind the military gun carrier that will be used the carry the remains of late General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Members of the clergy from the military who will preside over the memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla arrive at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Members of the clergy from the military who will preside over the memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla arrive at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Members of the clergy from the military arrive at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Members of the clergy from the military arrive at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Military personnel conduct final preparations at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Military personnel conduct final preparations at Ulinzi sports complex on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) flag flying half-mast at the Ulinzi sports complex during the memorial service for late Francis Ogolla on April 20, 2024.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) flag flying half-mast at the Ulinzi sports complex during the memorial service for late Francis Ogolla on April 20, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

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