UDA Delays Nyanza Elections After General Ogolla’s Passing
Members and officials of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Nyanza have put their ongoing campaigns on hold following the unfortunate death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla.
Kennedy Obuya, the acting UDA chairman in Homa Bay, stated that this choice was a mark of respect for Ogolla and to give the community space to grieve.
Obuya also mentioned that they are contacting the UDA’s national office, including the National Elections Board, to talk about delaying the party’s elections planned for this month.
Kennedy Ondiek, the UDA coordinator for South Nyanza, recognized the somber mood created by the death of Ogolla and other servicemen.
He called for calm as the government investigated the circumstances of the CDF’s death.
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On Thursday, Ogolla and nine other military members lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the Sindar region of Elgeyo Marakwet County, occurring around 2:20 p.m.
President William Ruto later declared a three-day national period of mourning after the CDF’s passing.
On Thursday, Ogolla’s family declared that the deceased General would be buried at his family’s residence in Mor, Alego Usonga, Siaya County on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
In an interview with Gossipa2z.com, the family shared that the late General Ogolla had specified in his Will that he should be buried within 72 hours of his death.
Before the burial, there will be a memorial service held at his local church in Nduru.
“Additionally, a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 26th, 2024, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata, where he found solace in his biweekly runs,” Ogolla’s family said.
UDA Delays Nyanza Elections After General Ogolla’s Passing
