Francis Ogolla: The Illustrious Career Of Chief Of Defence Forces

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Francis Ogolla joined Kenya Defence Forces on April 24, 1984

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He was appointed as a 2nd Liutenant on May 6, 1985 & posted to Kenya Air Force

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He is a graduate of École Militaire de Paris and the National Defence College of Kenya

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Ogolla also trained in other fields such as imagery intelligence, counter terrorism and accident investigations

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He trained as a fighter pilot with USAF and as an in instructor pilot at Kenya Airforce

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On July 15, 2018, Ogolla was appointed as the Commander of the Kenya Air Force.

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Before his appointment, Ogolla served as the Vice Chief of Defence Forces.

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He took over from General Robert Kibochi

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On April 28, 2023, Ogolla was named the Chief of Defence Forces.

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He died in a chopper crash in Marakwet East, April 18, 2024

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