Babu Owino raises questions over chopper crash that claimed the life of CDF Francis Ogolla
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has raised concerns over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and 9 other military officials
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has raised concerns over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and 9 other military officials.
Through his X account, the MP pointed out questions seeking clarification and accountability regarding the incident.
“If all these questions can be answered, then our hearts may stop bleeding. Otherwise, mambo ni tatu,” Babu Owino declared.
Firstly, Babu Owino questioned the whereabouts of key military figures such as the West Command commander, the Defense Forces Sergeant Major, and the Army commander during the operation.
He highlighted the absence of a 50ACB helicopter escort for the CDF during the operation.
Additionally, Babu questioned why General Ogolla was accompanied solely by junior officers and not by higher-ranking officials during the operation.
He also questioned the rank required to pilot a helicopter used by the CDF and the protocol for parading the CDF before troop inspections.
Furthermore, the MP asked about the standard number of helicopters a CDF should utilize during visits to operational areas and why General Ogolla chose to inspect a school alone instead of delegating the task.
Lastly, he raised concerns about the succession plan for the next CDF, as outlined by the Tonje Rules, and the timing of General Ogolla’s death following recent changes within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
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The tragic death of Ogolla was announced by President William Ruto from the State House.
Ogolla from Kenya Airforce was chosen as the candidate to assume the position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) following the guidelines outlined in the Tonje Rules.
These rules, established by retired Chief of Staff General Daudi Tonje, implemented a rotational system ensuring that leadership of the Kenya Defence Forces is evenly distributed among its three branches: the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Adhering to the Tonje Rules, Ruto was obligated to select Ogolla from the Kenya Air Force, as the departing CDF originated from the Kenya Army, succeeding General Samson Mwathethe from the Navy.
According to this pattern, the subsequent CDF could potentially be chosen from the Navy branch.
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