General Francis Omondi Ogolla was a highly prominent figure, known famously as General Francis Ogolla; during his tenure in this top military leadership role in Kenya, he his a Kenyan military officer who served as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) from April 2023 to April 2024.
Profile
- Full Name: General Francis Omondi Ogolla
- Stage Name: General Francis Ogolla
- Born: February 12, 1962
- Death date: April 18 2024
- Age: 62 years old.
- Birthplace: Nyanza Province, Kenya.
- Nationality: Kenya.
- Occupation: Military leadership
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Joel Okech.
- Siblings: Peris Onyango.
- Spouse: Aileen
- Children: Lorna Achieng’ Omondi and Joel Rabuku Omondi Ogolla.
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $100,000
Early Life And Education
General Francis Omondi Ogolla was born on February 12, 1962, in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
He is the son of Joel Okech, though the media does not know his mother’s name. He has a sister named Peris Onyango.
Ogolla has an extensive educational background. He studied and graduated from the École Militaire de Paris, the National Defence College of Kenya, Egerton University, and the University of Nairobi.
Career
General Francis Ogolla had a long and illustrious career in the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF), rising through the ranks to become the Chief of Defence Forces before his untimely passing.
Ogolla began his military service in 1984, commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Kenyan Air Force.
Throughout his career, he held numerous leadership positions within the Air Force, including Chief Flying Instructor, Base Commander, and Commanding Officer of a Tactical Fighter Wing.
Ogolla’s rise through the ranks accelerated in the 2010s. In 2018, he was promoted to Major General and assumed command of the entire Kenya Air Force.
Three years later, in 2021, he was promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Forces.
Ogolla’s distinguished career reached its pinnacle in April 2023 when he was appointed Chief of Defence Forces by President William Ruto.
Tragically, General Ogolla passed away just one year later, in April 2024, leaving behind an incredible legacy of service and leadership in the Kenyan military.
Awards and Nominations
General Francis Ogolla, a Kenyan military officer, has received the following awards and nominations:
- Chief of the Defence Forces Staff College (CDSC).
- Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) by the United States of America.
- Efficiency Medal (EBS) by the President of Kenya.
Social Media
General Francis Ogolla has no social media accounts.
Personal Life
General Francis Ogolla is married to Aileen, and they have two children—a daughter named Lorna Achieng’ Omondi and a son named Joel Rabuku Omondi Ogolla.
However, information about General Ogolla’s personal life is limited beyond these basic details about his spouse and children.
Net Worth
General Francis Ogolla’s military service as the Chief of Defence Forces in Kenya likely provided him with a steady income.
However, the specifics of military salaries in the country are not publicly disclosed. At the time of his tragic passing in a plane crash on April 4, 2024, General Ogolla was estimated to have a net worth of approximately $100,000.
