Francis Ogolla’s Son Sticks Beside His Mum As President William Ruto Visits Family

• Francis Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku was strong while speaking at a mass that President William Ruto attended
• Ruto visited the late CDF's family and noted that he was glad that he gave Ogolla the position he held
• Rabuku asked mourners not to be sad, revealing that his dad would be surprised that people were unhappy at his funeral

The late KDF boss Francis Ogiolla's son Joel Rabuku has spoken for the first time since his dad's death.

Who is Francis Ogolla's son?

You would expect an unconsolable son, but not the late Chief General's son, Joel Rabuku.

Rabuku was calm and composed when he was called to the podium to talk to mourners who had gathered in his father's compound.

President William Ruto and his wife, the First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, were among the guests who had gathered at the late Ogolla's compound.

Other dignitaries who visited the Ogolla family alongside the president were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kirinyaga county governor Anne Waiguru, former Turkana county governor Josphat Nanok and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah among others.

Did Ogolla prepare his family for his demise?

Ogola's son welcomed their guests to their home, revealing that the house was new. They had moved in two months prior.

He also revealed that his dad had prepared them for his demise, as he so often talked about it. Rabuku said:

“Your excellency, the president, the first lady, the deputy president, prime cabinet secretary, all cabinet secretaries present, senior security officers present and all protocols observed and general’s family and friends welcome home. We haven’t stayed here for long it’s been a month or two.

Mine is just to say welcome. I am seeing many sad faces but general would just be wondering what people are so sad about, especially since he has prepared us for this day for a long time and you guys, look happy. "

Has Steve Ogolla's family seen his body?

Rabuku said that he had seen his father after his demise and believed he was in a better place.

We as a family are leaning on his faith, on our own faith and the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ, which was in his cornerstone. The general is in a good place. I got to see him both yesterday and today. Those of you who know general and his sister Peris they both had cheeky smiles on their face when they are doing something cheeky.

I can tell you, general is resting with a cheeky smirk on his face. So nyinyi msivute sura sana (don't wear long faces). I know even in death he is wondering these people, what is the issue? It is going to be well for all of us. Sorry to everyone here. He had a personal relationship with him feel welcome and karibuni sana.”

Who died alongside Francis Ogolla?

Another story revealed the names and images of the gallant soldiers who died alongside CDF Ogolla.

Ogolla was accompanied by Brig Swale Saidi, Col Duncan Keittany, Lt Col David Sawe, Maj George and Benson Magondu.

Others who lost their lives in the ill-fated chopper include Capt Sora Mohamed, Capt Hillary Litali, Sgt Cliphonce Omondi, and Sgt Rose Nyawira.

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.
• Ogolla's daughter mourned him in a moving post on social media.
• Kenyan leaders and diplomats flocked to social media to mourn the late Chief of Defence Forces General.