Raila Odinga, Other Azimio Leaders Visit General Francis Ogolla's Home To Condole With Family

• Raila Odinga visited the family of the late Francis Ogolla and was accompanied by other Azimio leaders
• The former prime minister hugged Ogolla's widow in the touching video as he comforted her for her loss
• Raila had asked the government to launch an investigation into CDF Ogolla's death in a statement

Nairobi: Azimio leader Raila Odinga has consoled with the family of the late KDF boss Francis Ogolla.

The opposition leader showed up at the residence of the late Ogolla with other leaders to comfort Ogolla's family.

Other Azimio leaders, such as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Siaya county governor James Orengo and former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya, accompanied Raila.

The former prime minister consoled Ogolla's widow with a warm hug, and she stood transfixed next to him.

The heartwarming moment left netizens praising Raila for his kindness.

Watch the clip:

Probe Francis Ogolla's death

Raila challenged the government to use Ogolla's death to relook into the safety of the aircraft with a view to undertaking a complete overhaul and modernisation of the equipment.

"Many near deaths encounters have occurred with the security aircraft. We may never know what exactly brought down the helicopter in which the general died," Raila said.

In a press statement released on April 19, Raila noted that it was unfortunate the country had lost such a decorated gallant army general whose death may forever remain a mystery.

"The government owes this country a thorough, professional and transparent investigations into his death. Only such an investigation will put the family and the whole nation at peace," he added.

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.
• 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.