Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity - Nelson Mandela.
The death of Kenya's Chief Defence of Forces Francis Ogolla and nine other military personnel in the heart of the troubled Kerio Valley is saddening.
While death is inevitable, the circumstances are at times baffling and painful.
One moment the men in uniform were so full of life, but in the blink of an eye they were gone.
Military service is one of the greatest sacrifices one can make for his country because, unlike other professions, you willingly put your life on the line of duty.
As they say, there is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country and this is what Ogolla and his team did. They were in pursuit of the elusive peace in the 'Valley of Death'.
Many questions are being asked and conspiracy theories doing the rounds on the circumstances leading to the deaths
The government must therefore ensure that investigations into the crash are conclusive and the findings openly shared to allay any suspicions.
In honour of the departed souls, the government should construct schools as a tribute to their pursuit for the education of the children in Kerio Valley.
Quote of the Day: “Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life.”
Dorothy Height
The African-American civil rights activists died on April 20, 2010
