Francis Ogolla: Daughter of KDF Boss Killed in Chopper Crash Mourns Him in Painful Post
- Lorna Omondi Ogolla joined Kenyans in mourning the shocking loss of Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, Francis Ogolla
- The mourning daughter shared a throwback photo of her father, who was in the company of President William Samoei Ruto and King Charles III
- She hailed her father as a pursuer of excellence and a man who taught with his actions and not words
PAY ATTENTION: The 2024 Business Leaders Awards Present Entrepreneurs that Change Nigeria for the Better. Check out their Stories!
It is a gloomy evening for Kenyans and the family of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Chief General Francis Ogolla.
Source: UGC
The decorated general of the armed forces passed away on Thursday, April 18, following a chopper crash.
What is the name of Francis Ogolla's daughter?
His daughter, Lorna Omondi Ogolla, was as broken as many Kenyans as she took to social media to mourn the loss of her father.
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed!
"My father. Pursuer of excellence. The most empathetic and effective leader and statesman died in a chopper crash in West Pokot. Doing what he did best for the better part of the last 40 years - trying to keep Kenya safe," part of the post shared on LinkedIn by a broken Omondi read.
Photo of William Ruto and King Charles III
She said that one day, she would narrate the beautiful stories of how her father taught "with his actions and not with his words".
The young lady shared a throwback photo of her father in the company of the current president of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto.
He walked with King Charles III on the red carpet during his four-day state visit to Kenya in October 2023.
Social media reactions
Netizens headed to the comment section to pen condolence messages to Omondi, encouraging her with their words.
Con Omore Osendo:
"This breaks my heart. I've been waiting for some positive news from the State House. May God comfort you and your family and give you strength. We honour and salute your father. A man who served with great diligence and sacrifice."
John N.:
"Deepest condolences. General was a dedicated man."
Stephen Kasera:
"May God's transcending peace be with you and your family at this difficult moment, Lorna. Rest easy, Gen."
Odima Tonny:
"We have lost a great, great, great man!!!! Hit hard indeed. Kenya is mourning."
Access bank CEO Herbert killed in helicopter crash
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Herbert Wigwe, the group chief executive officer of Access Holdings, was involved in a helicopter crash while in the United States. Wigwe, a high flyer in the Nigerian banking sector, has had an illustrious career spanning decades.
According to multiple reports, the incident occurred in California near the Nevada border, where Wigwe was accompanied by his wife and son.
The helicopter was carrying a total of six passengers, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters!
Source: TUKO.co.ke
Nkem Ikeke (Copy editor) Nkem Ikeke is currently a copy editor who also writes for the politics and current affairs desk on weekends. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010), and has over 10 years of work experience in the media industry (Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria). Email: n.ikeke@corp.legit.ng
Chinasa Afigbo (Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.
