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Ruto: How I settled on General Francis Ogolla as Chief of Defence Forces

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President William Ruto during the memorial service of CDF General Francis Ogolla at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

General Francis Omondi Ogolla's name was not on the list of potential Chiefs of Defence Forces, when President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022.

The circumstances leading up to the declaration of the presidential poll winner during the August 2022 General Election would complicate his chances further.

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