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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The Parliament of Uganda and Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) have joined the rest of the world in mourning the death of Kenya\u2019s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, who perished together with 9 others in helicopter crashed Thursday.<\/b><\/p>\n

According to the statement issued by the UPDF spokesperson, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, the death of General Ogolla is a loss to the entire East African Community.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the entire Uganda Peoples\u2019 Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity, we wish to register our heartfelt condolences to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the bereaved families and the entire Kenyan nation upon the demise of these gallant officers,\u201d the UPDF statement reads in part.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the demise of General Ogolla, Kenya and indeed the entire East African Community (EAC) have lost an accomplished General. Our hearts are with the bereaved families,\u201d it adds.<\/p>\n

Equally, the Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among on Friday led the House in paying tribute to General Ogolla.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur dear condolence goes to the republic of Kenya for the loss of the CDF,\u201d Ms Among said before ordering the House to observe a moment of silence in respect to people who succumbed to a helicopter crash in Kenya.<\/p>\n

Other Ugandans pay tribute to General Ogolla, via X (formerly Twitter)<\/b>
\nMr Robert Kyagulanyi, President of National Unity Platform (NUP)<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cDeepest condolences to the people of Kenya on the painful loss of your Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Francis Ogolla and his compatriots in a helicopter crash. We stand with you in prayer during this period of grief.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Rebecca Kadaga, Minister for East African Community Affairs<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sun has set on the life of a distinguished General, Francis Omondi Ogolla, we thank him for his Services. Condolences to President William Ruto and the people of Kenya\u201d<\/p>\n

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