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In life and in death, the simplicity and frugal lifestyle of a man who controlled a Sh143 billion budget that is out of reach of public scrutiny is humbling and astounding.
Within 72 hours of his death in a chopper accident that occurred at Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers would eschew. According to his wishes, there were no frills, no wastage and notably, he was interred without a coffin.
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