In Summary
- Led by President William Ruto, the military bestowed the final badge of honour upon Ogolla's distinguished life and decorated legacy.
- Ogolla and nine others passed away on Thursday, April 18, in an aircraft crash at Elgeyo Marakwet.
President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto laying a wreath during the burial ceremony of CDF General Francis Ogolla at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
Aileen Ogolola, widow to the late CDF General Francis Ogolla with their son Joel Rabuku during the burial ceremony at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto during the burial ceremony of CDF General Francis Ogolla at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
First Lady Rachel Ruto during the burial ceremony of late CDF General Francis Ogolla at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers carrying the body of CDF General Francis Ogolla during the burial ceremony at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
Family of the late CDF General Francis Ogolla; his wife Aileen, son Joel and daughter Lorna, during his burial ceremony at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
President William Ruto, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and the family of the late CDF General Francis Ogolla during the burial ceremony at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers carrying the body of CDF General Francis Ogolla during the burial ceremony at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
President William Ruto, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and PS Raymond Omollo during the burial ceremony of CDF General Francis Ogolla at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.
President William Ruto during the burial ceremony of late CDF General Francis Ogolla at his home at Ngiya Village in Siaya County on April 21, 2024.