Burial of fallen KDF officer Rose Nyawira held in Kirinyaga

The funeral of Kenya Defence Forces officer Rose Nyawira, who perished in a chopper crash on April 18, 2024, alongside Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla, has been held at her family home in Kagio, Kirinyaga County.

The military, family, relatives, political leaders, and friends gathered on Thursday to pay last respects to the officer.

Sergeant Nyawira who joined KDF in 2018 as a journalist, was a talented photographer attached to the KDF boss.

Kirinyaga County lost two officers in the crash that occurred at Sindar, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Another officer, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua will be laid to rest on Friday 26, April 2024, at Kirimunge, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County.

• General Francis Ogolla dies in tragic KDF helicopter crash

On Wednesday, the National Assembly eulogised the late Ogolla for his outstanding leadership throughout his military service, as well as to the other nine fallen soldiers, including Nyawira, for their exceptional service to the country.

Leader of the Minority Party, Opiyo Wandayi, called for thorough investigations on the accident.

Several lawmakers, led by Kilgoris lawmaker Julius Sunkuli, reiterated his position, calling for a probe into the status of the country’s military equipment and infrastructure.

“I would like to call on the Committee on Defence to look into the equipment used by our military officials,” urged Hon. Sunkuli.

Additional reporting by KNA.