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General Francis Ogolla

April 19, 2024

AU sends condolences to Kenya over death of defence chief, others in helicopter crash

Ten senior commanders, including chief of the Kenya Defence Forces Francis Ogolla, were killed in a helicopter crash in the country’s northwest.

African Union (AU)
April 18, 2024

Kenya’s defence chief, eight senior officers killed in helicopter crash

Among the casualties was General Francis Ogolla, the Chief of Defence for Kenya, who was one of 11 military personnel aboard the helicopter.

Helicopter crash

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