President William Ruto has declared a three-day mourning period starting Friday, April 19, 2024
During this time, the Kenyan flag, that of KDF and the EAC will fly half-mast in the entire country and Kenyan missions abroad
Sergeant Rose Nyawira. She is an aircraft technician and was among the official photographers at the Kenya Airforce, attached to the CDF.
The tragedy of Thursday’s chopper crash in Marakwet East casts a heavy shadow over the military community, leaving families and friends mourning.
Behind the uniforms and medals were individuals who dedicated their lives to service, courage and duty.
They were someone's spouse, parent, child or friend; each with their own unique story and dreams.
In honoring the lives and distinguished military career of these fallen heroes, President William Ruto has declared a three-day mourning period starting Friday, April 19, 2024.
During this time, the Kenyan flag, that of KDF and the EAC will fly half-mast in the country and Kenya missions abroad.
Here are their faces;
Brigadier Swale Saidi. He was from the Kenya Army and had accompanied the CDF in the mission.Major George Benson Magondu. He was a pilot in the ill-fated chopper.Captain Hillary Litali. He was one of the pilots in the chopper.Captain Sora Mohamed.He is a trained pilot and was in the military chopper that crashed.Colonel Duncan Keitany. He was a flying and a ground instructor at the Kenya Airforce.Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi. He was an aircraft technician.
Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi. He was a Kenya Airforce officer.
