General Francis Ogolla succumbed on April 18, 2024, in a Thursday evening military plane crash at Elgeyo Marakwet while on duty. Government organs among them President William Ruto have since mourned him as a staunch statesman. We have since unveiled 3 profile facts in Francis Ogolla biography.

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News about the sudden demise of the Kenyan Defence boss resulted in the declaration of a three-day national mourning effective Friday.

3 Profile Facts in Francis Ogolla Biography

The life story of General Ogolla is decorated with a repertoire of a dedicated national defender.

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Who was Francis Ogolla?

1. General Ogolla died at the age of 62 years

Born on February 12, 1962, in Siaya County, General Ogolla died at the age of 62 years.

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He passed on alongside nine other colleagues, becoming the shortest-serving Chief of Defence Forces – it is barely a year since he was appointed into the position.

2. He studied military science at Egerton University

Ogolla pursued a Diploma in International Studies and Military Science at Egerton University.

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He was also a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Armed Conflict, and Peace Studies First Class graduate. On top of that he held a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Nairobi.

3. General Ogolla was married to wife Aileen Ogolla

Chief Commandant Ogolla died leaving behind his lovely wife Aileen Ogolla.

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The biography of Francis Ogolla is far-reaching amid his burial and succession plans.