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[PHOTOS] Life and times of late CDF Francis Ogolla

Ogolla died on Thursday after a military chopper crashed in Kaben, Marakwet East.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

In-pictures18 April 2024 - 17:33
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In Summary


  • Before the appointment, General Ogolla was the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.
  • He took over from General Robert Kibochi on April 29, 2023.
President William Ruto during swearing-in of the new Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla on April 29, 2023.

Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla was Thursday confirmed to have died in a chopper crash in Kaben, Marakwet East.

Ogolla was named the new Chief of Defence Forces in changes in the military on April 29, 2023.

President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla when he visited Kenya Defence Forces troops and families undergoing medical care at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital and Defence Forces Wellness Centre in Nairobi on December 26, 2023.

Ogolla took over from General Robert Kibochi who left after attaining the mandatory exit age of 62 years.

Before his appointment, General Ogolla was the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.

President William Ruto and the new Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla during Swearing in at State House, April 29, 2023.

President William Ruto said Ogolla's experience spanning over 39 years saw him promoted to the high office in the country’s military to replace Robert Kibochi upon his retirement.

Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda welcomed by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at State House, Nairobi, on February 5, 2024.
Defence CS Aden Duale with Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and other top military officials at a past meeting.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla during the inauguration of the National Peace Support Operations (PSOs) Fund at Kahawa Garrison, Nairobi on February 1, 2024.
General Michael Langley, the Combatant Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) , Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale and Chief of Defence Force Francis Ogolla at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi in January 23, 2024.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla leads tree planting exercise at Waso Primary School, Isiolo on November 13, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at Waso Primary School, Isiolo for the tree planting exercise on November 13, 2023.
Col (Rtd) Hose Abinya Oduor with Chief of Defence General Francis Ogolla after the launch of the Military Veterans Advisory committee at Defence headquarters in Nairobi on May 17, 2023.
Chief of Defense General Francis Ogolla after the launch of the Military Veterans Advisory committee at Defence headquarters in Nairobi on May 17, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at a past event in State House, Nairobi.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla when he visited Kenya Defence Forces troops and families undergoing medical care at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital and Defence Forces Wellness Centre in Nairobi on December 26, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla when he visited Kenya Defence Forces troops and families undergoing medical care at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital and Defence Forces Wellness Centre in Nairobi on December 26, 2023.
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