KDF chopper  carrying KDF boss Francis Ogola has reportedly crushed and caught fire at Sintar, Endo ward , Elgeiyo Marakwet after taking off from Cheptulel boys secondary school. President William Ruto has confirmed to the nation that Ogola is dead following the deadly Chopper crash. Kenya Navy Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri has been appointed as the new Commander,Defence Forces to succeed the Late General Francis Omondi Ogolla.