- The family of the late Chief of Defense, Francis Ogolla, has announced that he will not be buried in a coffin, fulfilling his wish to be wrapped in sheets, similar to Muslim burial customs
- Ogolla’s burial will adhere to all Luo burial rituals and is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, as per his will, which specified burial within 72 hours
The family of the deceased Chief of Defense, Francis Ogolla, has announced that he will not be buried in a coffin, in accordance with his wishes.
They clarified he had expressed a desire to be wrapped in sheets, akin to the Muslim tradition.
Ramogi TV reported that Ogolla’s burial will observe all Luo funeral customs and is scheduled for Sunday, April 21.
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This decision aligns with Ogolla’s instructions in his will, stipulating a burial within seventy-two hours.
The passing of the highest-ranking defense official has plunged the African continent into mourning, with condolences pouring in from various heads of state.
President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania conveyed her heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the tragic accident in Kenya’s Elgeyo Marakwet region.
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President Ruto declared a three-day mourning period, alongside dispatching a specialized investigative team to determine the cause of the accident.
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It has been confirmed that nine individuals perished in the helicopter crash, with only two survivors.
Among the officials who died alongside Ogolla were Brigadier Swale Saidi, Colonel Duncan Keittany, Lieutenant Colonel David Sawe, Major George Benson Magondu, Captain Sora Mohamed, Captain Hillary Litali, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi, Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi, and Sergeant Rose Nyawira.
