President William Ruto has declared three days of mourning following the Thursday chopper crash that killed among others Chief of Kenya Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla.
While making the official announcement of the death of General Ogolla, the head of state stated that the three morning days commence on Friday April 19, 2024.
During this time the Kenyan flag, Military Flag and East African Community Flag shall fly half-mast.
Addressing the press on Thursday evening after holding a brief National Security Council Meeting at Statehouse, President Ruto said the millitary chopper crashed at the Sindar area in Elgeyo Marakwet County at around 2:20pm.
“Today, at 2:20pm, our nation suffered a tragic air accident in Sindar area, Keben location, Tot division, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces,” he said.
