In Summary
- Before the appointment, General Ogolla was the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.
- He took over from General Robert Kibochi on April 29, 2023.
MILESTONE: President William Ruto during swearing-in of the new Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla on April 29, 2023.
President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla when he visited Kenya Defence Forces troops and families undergoing medical care at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital and Defence Forces Wellness Centre in Nairobi on December 26, 2023.
President William Ruto and the new Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla during Swearing in at State House, April 29, 2023.
Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda welcomed by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at State House, Nairobi, on February 5, 2024.
Defence CS Aden Duale with Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and other top military officials at a past meeting.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla during the inauguration of the National Peace Support Operations (PSOs) Fund at Kahawa Garrison, Nairobi on February 1, 2024.
General Michael Langley, the Combatant Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) , Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale and Chief of Defence Force Francis Ogolla at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi in January 23, 2024.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla leads tree planting exercise at Waso Primary School, Isiolo on November 13, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at Waso Primary School, Isiolo for the tree planting exercise on November 13, 2023.
Col (Rtd) Hose Abinya Oduor with Chief of Defence General Francis Ogolla after the launch of the Military Veterans Advisory committee at Defence headquarters in Nairobi on May 17, 2023.
Chief of Defense General Francis Ogolla after the launch of the Military Veterans Advisory committee at Defence headquarters in Nairobi on May 17, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at a past event in State House, Nairobi.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla when he visited Kenya Defence Forces troops and families undergoing medical care at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital and Defence Forces Wellness Centre in Nairobi on December 26, 2023.
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla when he visited Kenya Defence Forces troops and families undergoing medical care at Defence Forces Memorial Hospital and Defence Forces Wellness Centre in Nairobi on December 26, 2023.