Francis Ogolla's Sister Leaves His Widow In Stitches With Funny Tribute: "Aende Holiday"

• Peris, the sister of CDF Francis Ogolla, cracked ribs with her glowing tribute to her brother
• Peris consoled her sister-in-law, Aileen, revealing Ogolla's last wishes, asking KDF to fulfil them after his death
• The Kenya Defence Forces boss's sister also revealed that Ogolla had earlier demanded to be buried within 48 hours before changing to72 hours

Francis Ogolla's sister, Peris, left mourners at the Chief of Defence Forces's burial in Ng'iya in stitches. Ogolla will be buried today.

Francis Ogolla's last wish

Addressing mourners at Ogolla's funeral, Peris revealed that her brother told her how he wanted things to be done after his death.

"He told me people in the army can die anytime. 'So if I die, I need to be buried within 48 hours'," Peris said.

Peris said she asked her brother why he made such a decision, and he responded:

"'I know you can be problematic. So I am adding you more hours. Let it be 72 hours'. The second thing he told me is where he would be buried. He took me to a place and pointed out that it would be his burial site," she added.

Peris then shared what Ogolla wanted for his widow after death.

"He told me after burial, jeshi to give Mama Achieng' (his wife) money to go for holiday. So Jeshi, you have work to do. Mama Achieng must go on holiday," she said, leaving mourners in stitches.

What was the relationship between Ruto, General Ogolla?

Joel Rabuku, the son of the late KDF boss, clarified that his father maintained positive relationships with President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.

Rabuku refuted circulating claims on social media linking the executive to General Ogolla's demise.

Rabuku sympathised with Ruto for the pain he felt during the loss and memorial of the late General Ogolla.

All about Francis Ogolla's death

• Francis Ogolla died in a chopper crash on Thursday, April 18, while in the company of nine junior but ranking military officials.
• Aileen Ogolla was overcome with emotions during her husband's memorial service, and their daughter was seen comforting her.
• A Kenyan script writer, Kipkurui Wilberforce, penned a tearjerking poem mourning the victims who perished in the chopper crash alongside CDF Francis Ogolla.
• Francis Ogolla's family celebrated his father's 100th birthday a day before the CDF's burial

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