IEA Correspondent
A KDF(Kenya Defence Force) helicopter crashed and caught fire in Sindar area on the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet Couties killing five including Kenya Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla.
The Helicopter crash killed 5 occupants and three survivors were airlifted to the hospital. Following the incident, President William Ruto has called urgent meeting with security personnel in State House.
According to Elgeyo Marakwet County Commandant Peter Mulinge, the helicopter was among three choppers leaving Cheptulel area. It took off and crash-landed minutes later.
President Ruto has said in interview before that he gave the job of Chief of Defence Forces to Francis Ogolla because he was most qualified despite the fact that he allegedly had gone to take his victory during Kenya's election in 2022.
