Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top officers died in a military helicopter crash

[Augusta]

The Kenyans are mourning as it's defence chief and nine other top officers died on Thursday, April 18, in a military helicopter crash .

The crash happened in a remote area of the country which took place in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 400 kilometres northwest of the capital Nairobi.


One of the victim was the chief defence staff, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, nine other gallant military personnel were also on board and all died. Kenya Air Force has dispatched an air investigation team to establish the cause of the crash, it is reported that the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from Chesegon.

 

[eLdavis]

A lot of things are just happening, may their souls rest in peace though

 

[Augusta]

Yeah condolences to their entire family. it isn't easy at all with all the mishaps happening daily.