Francis Ogolla's Daughter Dons White Dress At Dad's Millitary Honours Ceremony

• KDF boss Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash in West Pokot county alongside other soldiers
• The military honoured the late Chief of Defence Forces by holding a ceremony in Lang'ata where his family showed up
• The daughter of the late Ogolla, Lorna Omondi, showed up to the ceremony and stood beside her mum as they walked

Nairobi - The late CDF Francis Ogolla's family has arrived at Ulinzi Sports Centre to honour their father.

How did Ogolla's daughter honour him?

The daughter of the late Lorna Omondi Ogolla mourned her dad after learning of his demise on her social media page.

"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 Lorna read.

The young woman showcased her strength as she paid tribute to her father. The family of the late CDF showed up at their dad's funeral service.

Ogolla had two children and has left a widow. The late CDF's son Joel Rabuku Omondi donned a black suit matching his mum's black attire.

Lorna decided to rock a white maxi dress and stood beside her mum as they held hands while walking into the stadium.

The white symbolises purity, peace, and the transcendence of the soul.

As her brother eulogised their dad, the young woman was seen wiping away her tears. Watch here:

What did Francis Ogolla's son say

Joel, while addressing the mourners in Lang'ata, revealed that his dad's casket cost Kh 6,800.

According to Joel, the casket, draped in the national flag and on which lay the fallen general's boots, was for temporary use as it would be disposed of and the body interred while wrapped in sheets.

"Your Excellency (President William Ruto), yesterday I gave you a slight brief on what Mzee would have wanted. Mzee is lying over here; the casket is very simple, rough wood. I'm told it cost only Sh 6,800. He didn't want complexities that would include an expensive coffin. His essence and spirit are no longer with us; it is now finished," said Rabuku.

Details about Francis Ogolla chopper crash

• Kenyans took to various social media platforms to express shock and concern after learning about the tragic plane crash.
• Kenyan leaders and diplomats flocked to social media to mourn the late Chief of Defence Forces General.
• Ogolla's son gave a heartwarming speech during a mass at his father's house, asking mourners not to be unhappy as their dad prepared them for his demise.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.