Parliament postpones Bunge Towers opening to mourn CDF Ogolla » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 19 – Parliament has postponed the officially opening of the Bunge towers which was to be officiated today  by President William Ruto as the Chief Guest.

The postponement of the much awaited event was occasioned by the  demise of the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla who died in a helicopter crash alongside nine other officers.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula who was chairs the Parliamentary Service Commission made the announcement  which is set to pave way for national mourning.

“Following the tragic event, His Excellency the President has announced three days of national mourning. In view of the foregoing, this is to notify you that the Official Opening Ceremony of the Bunge Tower that was scheduled to take place tomorrow has been postponed,” Wetangula said.

Bunge Tower Opening ceremony has been rescheduled to Thursday, 25th April, 2024 from 9.00 am.

“I wish to convey my deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the Late General Francis Ogolla and the nine gallant soldiers, and the Kenya Defence Forces,” Wetangula stated.

“I also wish quick recovery to the two officers who survived the helicopter crash,” he said.

The country has started three days of mourning the death of Ogolla.

President William Ruto declared three of mourning the General and nine other Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel who perished when their helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Elgeyo Marakwet.

President Ruto ordered the lowering of national, regional, and regimental flags to half-mast from Friday.

He described Gen Ogolla’s death as “a painful loss to me”.

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