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Uhuru and Raila skip Ogolla burial in Siaya

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President William Ruto and his wife Rachel lay a wreath at the grave of the late Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla. [PCS]

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio leader Raila Odinga did not attend the burial of Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla in Siaya on Sunday.

The two have in the past worked closely with General Ogolla, with Uhuru promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointing him Vice Chief of Defence Forces two years ago a move that paved the way for his rise as CDF.

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