Francis Ogolla's Family Was Planning To Celebrate His Father's 100th Birthday Day Before Demise

• CDF Ogolla died in a plane crash in West Pokot, leaving his family and friends mourning him online in touching posts
• The father of two, in newly emerged details, was to celebrate his father’s birthday after his activities in West Pokot
• Ogolla's family shared insights into his wishes regarding his burial arrangements, which the general made before his passing

The family of fallen Kenya Defence Forces boss Francis Ogolla has spoken hours after his tragic death in a helicopter crash on Thursday, April 18.

When will Francis Ogolla get buried?

Speaking with Citizen TV, the family said that the KDF chief had expressed his preferences for how he should be buried should he pass away.

Ogolla's father and brothers claimed that Ogolla expressed his want for his funeral to take place 72 hours following his passing. The family declared that they would honour this request.

The family also revealed the preparations the CDF had for the weekend, and that was to spend time with his family.

First of all, the general was scheduled to celebrate his father's 100th birthday with his family on Saturday, August 20.

A man @Nyankabari had previously tweeted:

"Ogolla, after completing whatever he was to complete for the bandit country, was to head to the countryside to celebrate his father's 100th birthday. An old and frail father has been served the most painful heartbreak no parent can wish for another, on his birthday."

Ogolla's daughter mourns him in a moving post

His daughter, Lorna Ogolla, penned a moving tribute that pulled many to their heartstrings as she described her father as a pursuer of excellence.

She said that one day, she would narrate the beautiful stories of how his father taught "with his actions and not with his words".

The young lady shared a throwback photo of his father in the company of the current president of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto.

Francis Ogolla's death: What you need to know

• Ogolla was involved in a helicopter crash on April 18 alongside several KDF officers in West Pokot county
• Kenyan leaders led by President William Ruto have since sent heartwarming condolence messages and tributes to the family of the general.
• Photos showing his last moments before death alongside KDF officers have since emerged and left many heartbroken.