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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla was Thursday confirmed to have died in a chopper crash in Kaben, Marakwet East.<\/p>\n

Ogolla was named the new Chief of Defence Forces in changes in the military on April 29, 2023.<\/p>\n

Ogolla took over from General Robert Kibochi who left after attaining the mandatory exit age of 62 years.<\/p>\n

Before his appointment, General Ogolla was the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto said Ogolla’s experience spanning over 39 years saw him promoted to the high office in the country\u2019s military to replace Robert Kibochi upon his retirement.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla was Thursday confirmed to have died in a chopper crash in Kaben, Marakwet East. Ogolla was named the new Chief of Defence Forces in changes in the military on April 29, 2023. 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