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KDF bosses feared dead in Kerio Valley chopper crash

KDF chopper up in flames in Kerio Valley. [Screengrab]

At least five high-ranking Kenya Defence Force (KDF) officers are feared dead in a tragic chopper crash in Kerio Valley.

Residents said the KDF chopper crashed and went up in flames moments after taking off from the Chesegon area, on the border of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties.

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