The journey to late General Francis Ogolla’s final resting place begins today in Nairobi where a memorial service mass is being conducted.
From as early as 6 am, military officers had started rehearsing for the event at the Ulinzi sports complex where it will be held.
President William Ruto, and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua among other dignitaries will attend the event.
The ceremony will also include military honors which have been organized in his honor as per the Defence Forces Standing Instructions No. 5 of 2020 which stipulates individuals to be accorded and how it should be conducted.
The service which starts at 1 pm will be a moment of reflection and remembrance for Ogolla's life and contributions to the nation.
Family, friends and relatives are among the guests expected to attend.
The casket bearing the remains of the late Ogolla will be carried into the stadium using the same military gun carrier that was used during the funeral services of late presidents Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki.
It will be escorted by military police outriders and officers only of the highest rank equal to his will stand as the pallbearers.
Military personnel will meticulously carry out traditions and protocols, honoring him with precision and reverence.
The presentation of military colors, a solemn and symbolic gesture, will underscore Ogolla's unwavering commitment to duty and country.
Following the ceremony, the military honors ceremony will be a fitting tribute to his distinguished service to the nation.
