NARC Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua has called for heightened investigations into the tragic death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla....CONTINUE READING
Speaking on Friday after visiting with the family of the late CDF boss in Nairobi together with the Azimio-One Kenya leaders, Karua condoled with Ogolla’s widow as she also raised fears of suspected foul play surrounding the general’s death.
Karua wondered whether it was part of General Ogolla’s job to go to Elgeyo Marakwet County to inspect classrooms or if he had been ordered to do so.
“Yesterday’s accident needs expeditious investigations and this will not only help the tense and anxious Kenyans but will also put an end to any speculation. Investigations must be open and report made to the public,” Karua said.
“Kenyans are asking whether it is routine for the CDF to go and inspect the construction of classrooms or was this a plan ached within the military or was it a directive? There are many questions which beg answers.”
The Azimio leader raised concerns over perennial chopper accidents within the past decade affecting KDF saying the government should inspect its aircraft thoroughly.
She also took issue with the disturbing images and videos of the crash which have been posted across the social platforms terming the crash “unprecedented”.
“This is of great concern to all Kenyans, it needs serious investigations. It raises concern about the safety of our airspace, especially our forces. We need a serious relook into our security equipment, especially the aircraft and we need to undertake a complete overhaul,” she said.
Karua added: “Even the visual images of the accident… I don’t want to say anything more than may prejudice investigations they leave us with anxiety and answers are needed as soon as possible.”
According to the party leader, the military has successfully guarded their boss and wants the government to fasten investigations to dispel speculations among Kenyans.
“We are aware that it is the KDF that secures the flights of their Commander in Chief as well as of their top officer who is the CDF, they have done so unsuccessfully since independence and yesterday’s accident was unprecedented,” Karua noted.
“Even the visual images of the accident…I don’t want to say anything more than many prejudiced investigations leave us with anxiety and answers are needed as soon as possible. In the fullness of time, we await information on what caused the crash. If we cannot secure the CDF then who is safe?”
Ogolla was killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday at Sindar area in Elgeyo Marakwet County, alongside nine other military personnel.
President Rito on Thursday said General Ogolla had a myriad of activities before his death where he had traversed four counties to visit troops deployed in the North Rift and to inspect ongoing school renovation works before the fatal crash..<<CONTINUE READING>>
