Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu, US and UK mourns Francis Ogolla
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu mourns Chief of Defences Gen. Francis Ogolla death in a helicopter crash
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu mourns Chief of Defences Gen. Francis Ogolla death in a helicopter crash.
In a statement on Thursday, Samia Suluhu expressed condolences following the tragic death of Gen. Francis Ogolla, minutes after President William Ruto confirmed the news.
Gen. Ogolla was among the casualties of a fatal air accident that occurred in the Sindar area of Kaben location, Tot division, in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, Honorable @WilliamsRuto, the entire people of Kenya, the families, relatives, and friends of all those who lost their lives in the accident. My deepest sympathy,” said President Suluhu.
US Ambassador Meg Whitman also expressed condolences, describing Gen. Ogolla as a dedicated servant and a great friend of the United States who contributed significantly to advancing the U.S.-Kenya partnership.
“I had the honour of working with General Ogolla and had great respect for his integrity and dedication to the Kenyan people. He was a great friend of the United States and helped advance the U.S.-Kenya partnership,” Whitman wrote.
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UK Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan extended his consolation to the families of the deceased military personnel, terming Ogolla as a close friend to the UK.
“Sending our deepest condolences to the loved ones of all those who lost their lives in today’s military helicopter crash. CDF General Francis Ogolla was a close friend of the UK and will be deeply missed,” Wigan wrote.
The tragic crash claimed the lives of eleven other brave military personnel, with nine fatalities and two survivors.
According to President Ruto, the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) was aboard the Kenya Air Force Huey Helicopter, which departed from Nairobi that morning.
The purpose of the trip was to visit troops deployed in the North Rift under Operation Maliza Uhalifu and inspect ongoing school renovation projects.
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