Ruto Declares Three Days Of National Mourning
President William Ruto has announced three days of national mourning in honour of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla and nine others who perished in a helicopter crash earlier today.
“Today at 2.20 pm our nation suffered a tragic air accident Sindar area, Keben location in Elgeyo Marakwet county. I am deeply saddened to announced the passing on of General Francis Omondi Ogolla.”
Speaking at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, April 18, the Head of State also announced that flags will fly at half-mast beginning Friday, April 19.
President William Ruto said that the helicopter had 11 occupants on board at the time of accident with most of occupants being army generals
“In honour of the life and the distinguished military career of the fallen general who lost his life not just while in office but in active military duty, the nation will observe a period of 3 days of mourning commencing tomorrow the 19th of April 2024.
“During this time of national mourning, the Kenya flag, the KDF flag, the EAC flag and flags of all formations of the military shall fly at half-mast in the Republic of Kenya and in Kenya Missions abroad,” he announced.
