Tragic Helicopter Crash Results in Loss of Kenyan Defence Chief, Ogolla, and Nine Others
Regrettably, a devastating helicopter crash has claimed the lives of Kenyan Defense Chief, Francis Ogolla, along with nine other esteemed officials.
President William Ruto disclosed that the tragic incident took place in a remote region of the country on Thursday.
In response to the harrowing event, Ruto called for an immediate convening of the National Security Council, noting the loss of the nine "brave military personnel" on board, with only two survivors.
Ruto informed that the Kenya Aviation Force has promptly dispatched an aviation investigative team to ascertain the cause of the crash, which occurred in Elgeyo Marakwet county, approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles) northwest of Nairobi, the capital.
The helicopter met with tragedy shortly after departing from Chesegon, where Og...