Head of Kenya’s military General Francis Ogolla among nine killed in helicopter crash

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Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed after a helicopter crashed shortly after taking off. General Francis Ogolla, 61, was on a visit to troops stationed in the country's troubled western region when the aircraft caught fire and crashed shortly after taking off. Announcing the deaths, Kenya's President William Ruto said: "Today our nation suffered a tragic air accident. "I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General Francis Ogolla, the chief of the Kenya Defence Forces." Image: Eleven other military personnel were in the aircraft with Mr Ogolla. Pic: AP He continued to say: "Our motherland...