Nyanza leaders mourn CDF Ogolla as a patriotic, dedicated servant » Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 19 – Leaders in Nyanza region from the political divide have joined other Kenyans to mourn the late Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla.
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, who was to host the late General in Kisumu described Ogolla as a patriotic and a dedicated servant of the people, who performed his duties diligently.
“On behalf on my family and the people of Kisumu County, I send heartfelt condolences to General Ogolla’s family, colleagues and the Kenya Defense Forces,” Nyong’o said.
Ogolla died on Thursday afternoon in a tragic helicopter crash that also claimed the lives of other nine other senior military officers in Elgeyo Marakwet.
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) activist in Kisumu Joshua Nyamori says the death has robbed the nation of a gallant soldier.
Nyamori too confirmed that General Ogolla was to meet and discuss development matters with a section of UDA officials during his visit in Kisumu today.
“Our interim Kisumu chairman George Ayugi had secured a meeting with General Ogolla,” he said.
Nyamori says plans were underway to rehabilitate Nyalunya primary school in Kisumu East by Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and opening up of water ways to cushion locals from flooding menace.
He says the country and the Luo nation by extension has lost a soldier who had development at heart.
Kenyan Ambassador Designate to Egypt Fred Outa in his tribute said the country has lost a man who was down to earth and ready to serve.
“I have known and interacted with Ogolla for quite some time and I can attest to the fact that he was a straight forward man,” he said.
“On many occasions, as the chair National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations in the 12th Parliament of the Senate, we touched base with the late General, discussing matters relating to the Ministry of Defense,” Outa added.
He added that the country will truly miss his services having died at a prime age when Kenyans were still looking ahead for his services.
Homa Bay UDA interim chairman Kennedy Obuya says they will suspend party activities in hounour of the late General Ogolla.
Obuya says they are in consultation with UDA election board to suspend party primaries in Homa Bay that was slated for next week.
“We are in mourning and we suspend all activities of the party to show honour to our departed soldier,” said Obuya.
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