General Francis Omondi Ogolla and other officials die while travelling in the North Rift region, where armed bandits and cattle rustlers are rampant.
Kenya 's military chief was among 10 people killed when their helicopter crashed shortly after take-off.Two soldiers survived the crash and are in hospital as investigations into the cause of the crash get underway.
The Bell UH-1B helicopter, nicknamed the "Huey," was developed in the 1950s and widely used by the US military during the Vietnam War. General Ogolla's helicopter went down shortly after take-off from the village of Chesegon, where he and his entourage had been visiting a school after making stops in other areas to see Kenyan troops and other sites.Mr Ruto announced three days of mourning from Friday, with official flags to fly at half-mast.
Mr Ruto told journalists last May that he appointed General Ogolla despite him being among those who tried to overturn his narrow election win against opposition leader Raila Odinga in 2022. " was not only an accomplished military leader, but also a devoted patriot who dedicated his life to serving and protecting our beloved country."
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