Kenya's Military Chief, 8 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash

Nairobi: Kenya's military chief was among nine people who died on Thursday after a military helicopter crashed shortly after taking-off from a school in West Pokot County, Reuters reported. death of General Francis Ogolla was confirmed by President William Ruto. General Ogolla and his staff was reprotedly on a visit to troops deployed in northwest part of Kenya to combat frequent instances of cattle rustling.

Two or soldiers who were also in crashed helicopter survived and are now being treated for ir injuries. A probe has now been initiated to investigate cause of crash. 

“Our morland has lost one of her most valiant generals. demise of General Ogolla is a painful loss to me,” said President Ruto.