East African gazette
Kenya
The Kenyan Chief of Defense Forces, and five other people are feared dead following the military helicopter they were traveling in crashed.
Reports indicate that Gen. Francis Ogolla and other individuals were reportedly transported to Nairobi, although details regarding their health are yet unknown.
William Ruto, the president of Kenya, has reportedly requested an urgent meeting of the National Security Council.
The President and his deputy, the Defense Minister, the CDF, the Chief of Police, and the Director of National Intelligence make up the council.
The CDF is the highest ranking military officer in the Kenya Defense Forces and the principal military adviser to the President of Kenya and the National Security Council.
The helicopter, according to various media outlets, crashed and caught fire on April 18, 2024 in the Sindar area on the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.
More details to come……………