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Notable people who died in plane crashes

Country is currently mourning death of 10 military officers including CDF Francis Ogolla.

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by EMMANUEL WANJALA

News19 April 2024 - 17:39
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In Summary


  • Country was Thursday afternoon thrown into mourning  following news that a military helicopter had crashed in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet county killing 10 on board.
  • It emerged that Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and nine other military officers had perished in the accident. 

Kenya has over the years witnessed a fair share of airplane crashes that have claimed the lives of several prominent people in government. 

Privately-owned choppers and those owned by Police and the military have been involved in some of the aircrash tragedies, often times evoking emotional reactions.

Notable victims of the crashes include CDF Ogolla (2024), former Internal Security Minister George Saitoti and his assitant Orwa Ojode.

Others are former Roads minister Kipkalya Kones and former Sotik MP Lorna Laboso (2008).

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