April 19
Kenya: Govt to Honor CDF Ogolla's Burial Wish, Duale Says
Capital FM
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on Thursday, will be laid to… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions
Capital FM
President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Leads Azimio Leaders in Condoling With CDF Ogolla's Widow Aileen
Capital FM
Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home. Read more »
Kenya: Portable Ginnery Could Revive Kenya's Ailing Cotton Industry
IPS
Kirinyaga University may have just breathed new life into Kenya's ailing cotton industry as varsity dons develop a portable cotton ginnery. Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
Capital FM
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Capital FM
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
Kenya: Olympics Champion Nowicki Elated to Return to 'Second Home' in Nairobi
Capital FM
Olympics hammer throw champion Wojciech Nowicki says he has enjoyed competing in Kenya in the past three years and that is why he keeps coming back. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Starts Three Days of Mourning Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash
Capital FM
Kenya has started three days of mourning the death of its military chief General Francis Ogolla following a helicopter crash Thursday. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Kenyan Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash, President Says
VOA
Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Thursday, according to Kenyan President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?
DW
Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics.… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Mourns Gen Ogolla As a Devoted Patriot
Capital FM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla as a devoted patriot who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his beloved country. Read more »
Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash
Capital FM
General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
Capital FM
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Dispatches Air Crash Investigation Unit to Ogolla Chopper Crash Site
Capital FM
The Kenya Defence Forces has dispatched a team of air crash Investigators to probe the cause of the tragic air crash that led to the death of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
Capital FM
Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Convenes Urgent Security Council Meeting After Military Plane Crash
Capital FM
President William Ruto convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi on Thursday evening following a helicopter crash that killed top military commanders in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya - Helicopter Crash Kills Defense Chief Francis Ogolla
DW
Kenya's defense chief and several other senior military officers died in a helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, the president has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Defending Champions City Suffer Penalty Exit in Champions League
Capital FM
Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Kassanavoid Back to Have Fun At Kip Keino Classic Ahead of Paris Olympics
Capital FM
World silver medalist for the women's hammer throw Janee Kassanavoid says her main target at Saturday's Kip Keino Classic is to have fun ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. Read more »
Kenya: Why Botswana Speedster Tebogo Opted Out of Omanyala Showdown At Kip Keino Classic
Capital FM
World 100m silver medalist Letsile Tebogo says this weekend's Kip Keino Classic was not the right time for him to compete in the men's 100m. Read more »