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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya’s government has sent a team to probe a helicopter crash that claimed the life of military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others.<\/p>\n

The incident<\/b> occurred shortly after takeoff in the country’s northwest, with Gen Ogolla among the 12 occupants.<\/p>\n

The deceased were flown to Nairobi, while two survivors receive medical attention. President William Ruto declares three days of national mourning, lamenting the loss as a “moment of great sadness.”<\/b><\/p>\n

Gen Ogolla, appointed Chief of Defence Forces in April last year, is hailed as a dedicated officer who served his country with valor.<\/p>\n

The crash victims include high-ranking military personnel, with Brig Swale Saidi, Col Duncan Keittany, and others among the casualties.<\/p>\n

The African Union Commission expresses condolences to Kenya, as the officers were on a mission to address banditry in the North Rift region.<\/p>\n

This tragedy echoes a similar incident in June 2021, where 10 soldiers perished in a helicopter crash near Nairobi.<\/p>\n

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

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