Kenyans Praise CDF Francis Ogolla For Raising Responsible Children Who Stood By Mum After His Death

• Francis Ogolla's children, Joel Rabuku and Lorna Omondi Ogolla, showed great support to their mourning mother, Aileen Kathambi Ogolla
• The children consoled and supported their mother by walking with her and holding her hands during her husband's burial
• Kenyans were quick to note the values instilled by Ogolla in his kids as they hailed him for being a responsible father

Kenyans have taken to social media to hail Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla for his parental skills evident after he died in a helicopter crash.

Who are Francis Ogolla's children?

The general, laid to rest on Sunday, April 21, was praised for being a great father to his two children Joel Rabuku and Lorna Omondi.

Rabuku and Lorna greatly supported their mother, Aileen Kathambi Ogolla, during the CDF's burial, demonstrating the values they received from their father.

In one photo, they sandwiched their mother between them as they held her hands and walked.

"God help us raise responsible kids. My take home this weekend is this amazing family

So sorry for the loss of their dad. I have learnt so much from them. Poleni sana ," Milly Chebby shared.

On another page, the kids' gesture to their grieving mother impressed a man, who hailed them for being strong.

"The presence and influence of the father figure in the family. He taught them to remain strong and have faith. They are strong even after losing their dad," he said.

Social media reactions

Many netizens flocked to the comment section to praise the deceased for raising a wonderful family, and his effect was visible even after his death.

Pleasant Naomi Benson:

"General, we salute you for leading your family through the fear and the love of God. A true general is a general who dies in the Lord because we know he doesn't die but sleeps. Sleep in power, General Ogolla."

Junior Riley:

"As a man, the true testament and testimony that will be visible to the world is the quality of the children you raise. Ogolla's son is a true testament to why a father's presence is important in the life of his sons. A composed, courageous and energetic man.

A son or daughter raised well is a blessing not only to his family but also to society at large. Men, be there for your sons and daughters because fatherhood is a privilege from God, and you owe it to God to raise them well. That's man's greatest achievement."

Lorna Ogolla's daughter mourns his demise

In related news, Lorna grieved her father following the heartbreaking news of his death in an emotional social media post.

She noted that her father was a purser of excellence who taught with his actions rather than words.

She also shared a throwback photo of her father in the presence of President William Ruto and King Charles III.

What else you need to know about General Francis Ogolla's death

• Kenyans have shared messages of goodwill to the bereaved families of the 10 fallen soldiers.
• General Ogolla and the nine other soldiers died in a plane crash in Elgeyo-Marakwet while on a state mission.
• Siaya senator Oburu Oginga urged Joel Rabuko to let the government investigate the demise of his father

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke