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A BRIEF BIO OF THE KDF BOSS CDF OGOLLA
Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla joined the Kenya Defence Forces on 24 April 1984 and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant on 6 May 1985 and posted to Kenya Air Force
He trained as a fighter pilot with USAF and as an instructor pilot at the Kenya Air Force (KAF).
He also trained in other fields including imagery intelligence, counter terrorism and accident investigation
Gen Francis O Ogolla is a graduate of ÉcoleMilitaire de Paris and National Defence College of Kenya
He holds Diploma both in International Studies and Military Science from Egerton University, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Armed Conflict and Peace Studies (First Class Honors) and Masters of Arts in International Studies from the University of Nairobi
He rose through ranks to become a Major General and appointed the Commander Kenya Air Force on 15 July 2018 a post he has served for three years
Previously he has held various appointments in Training, Command and Staff including Deputy Commander Kenya Air Force, Base Commander laikipia Air Base, Commanding Officer of Tactical Fighter Wing, Chief Flying Instructor at Kenya Air Force Flying Training School and Operations Desk Officer at Kenya Air Force Headquarters
He also served in the former Yugoslavia as an Observer and Military Information Officer from 1992 to 1993, as chairman of Military Christian Fellowship from 1994 to 2004 and co-Chair of Association of African Air Chiefs between 2018-2019
He is married to Aileen, and blessed with two children and a grandson. His hobbies include reading and playing golf.
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Mkuu wa Majeshi ya Ulinzi, Luteni Jenerali Francis Ogolla amefariki
Mkuu wa Majeshi ya Ulinzi, Luteni Jenerali Francis Ogolla amefariki katika ajali ya Helikopta ya Jeshi iliyotokea leo Aprili 18, 2024 baada ya kupaa kutoka eneo la Kaben, Marakwet.Rais William Ruto ametangaza kifo hicho na kueleza, mbali na CDF Ogolla aliyechukua nafasi hiyo Aprili 28, 2023, wengine waliokuwa kwenye Helikopta hiyo ni Maafisa kadhaa wa Jeshi ambao nao wamepoteza maisha.
Rais Ruto alimpandisha cheo Luteni Jenerali Francis Omondi Ogolla kuwa Jenerali na kumteua kuwa CDF akichukua nafasi ya Jenerali Robert Kariuki Kibochi aliyemaliza muda wake.
