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Kenyan Army Commander and nine senior officers killed in helicopter crash

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18-04-2024 | 13:52

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Kenyan Army Commander and nine senior officers killed in helicopter crash

Kenyan Army Commander Francis Omondi Ogolla and nine senior officers died in a military helicopter crash in western Kenya, according to President William Ruto on Thursday.

Ruto stated, "Today at 2:20 p.m., our nation experienced a tragic aviation accident. It is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of General Francis Omondi Ogolla," adding that the crash also killed nine other officers and left two survivors on board the helicopter.

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