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A short text message sent by the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla, then Vice Chief of Defence Forces, to his boss Gen Robert Kibochi saved his career amidst high-stakes politics during the tallying of the 2022 presidential election results.
The SMS, sent during a period of escalating tensions at the Bomas of Kenya National Tallying Centre, showed Ogolla's unwavering commitment to the non-partisan role of the military. The text read: "Sir, this is not about security but about politics."
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