Family Of Soldier Killed In Kdf Chopper Crash Seeks Funds For Burial

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Constant contact with the KDF

'We are in constant contact with the KDF and so far we know that they will take care of the coffin, the transport of the body from Nairobi and a bit of logistics,' he added.

A fundraising event is planned for April 30 to raise money for the burial.

Sergeant Omondi's death has not only left his family in mourning but also some of the students he was mentoring.

'He was paying school fees for about four secondary school students. With his death, their education is now in limbo,' said William Nyong'o, Omondi'sother brother.

Mr Sylvester Okwiri, a cousin, urged the task force investigating the crash that claimed the lives of their relatives to leave no stone unturned as they unravel the cause of the accident.

'As other leaders have said, let the task force conduct a thorough investigation and tell the country the truth. Their report will bring closure to the affected families,' he said.

Last week, a military helicopter carrying General Ogolla, the Chief of Defence Forces, crashed while on a mission in the North Rift, an area plagued by banditry and insecurity, killing him and nine other military personnel on board.

Others who died alongside the CDF and Sergeant Omondi are; Major George Benson Magondu, Captain Hillary Litali, Brig Swaleh Saidi, Col Duncan Keitanny, Lt Col David Sawe, Captain Sora Mohamed, Snr Sgt John Kinyua Mureithi and Sgt Rose Nyawira.

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