The memorial service for the Late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla has been postponed, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) announced.
In a statement shared via their official social media pages, KDF stated that the memorial service, initially scheduled for Friday, April 26, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, has been postponed. A new date for the service will be announced later.
“Following the overwhelming support and state burial of General Francis Ogolla, the memorial service scheduled for Friday 26, April 2024 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex – Lang’ata is now postponed. A memorial service will be anounced at a later date,” the statement reads in parts.
The Defence forces also thanked President William Ruto for his immense efforts in leading the country in mourning the departed soldier.
“We also recognize the presence of the First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and Mrs Dorcas Rigathi, as well as the participation and invaluable support of the National Government, Parliament, political leaders, Judiciary, county governments of both Nairobi and Siaya county, Defence Chiefs/Service Commanders from allied nations, officers and service members of Kenya’s security sector, members of the diplomatic corps, the church, members of the general public, East African Community and the international community,” KDF added.