The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board joins the Kenya Defence Forces and the nation at large in mourning the passing of Gen Francis Ogolla, Brig Swale Saidi, Col Duncan Keittany, Lt Col David Sawe, Maj-Gen Benson Magondu, Capt Sora Mohamed, Capt Hillary Litali, Snr Sgt John Kinyua Mureithi, Sgt Cliphonce Omondi and Sgt Rose Nyawira.

The gallant soldiers died on April 18, 2024, in Sindar, Elgeyo Marakwet County in a helicopter crash.

President William Ruto declared three days of national mourning.

Gen Ogola will be buried on Sunday April 21 at his ancestral home in Siaya.