Kalonzo Musyoka Calls for Probe into General Ogolla's Death, Urges DCI to Summon Him
Nairobi, Kenya
Wiper Democratic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reignited public debate surrounding the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla by calling for an independent commission of inquiry into the fatal helicopter crash. Kalonzo declared he is ready and willing to record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), insisting that the incident was “not an accident.”
The former vice president dismissed the official postmortem findings and questioned the logic behind the CDF being tasked to inspect primary schools—a role he believes falls outside the CDF’s mandate.
Kalonzo: “I Am Ready to Walk Across Kenya for the Truth”
“Tell DCI Amin to summon me right now,” Kalonzo said while addressing reporters on Thursday. “Tutaenda kule Kenya nzima kwa miguu, na Gen Z wote… sio kazi ya CDF kutumwa aka-inspect a primary school.” His bold remarks aligned with his previous suspicions that there may have been foul play in the circumstances surrounding the tragic crash that claimed 11 lives, including that of General Ogolla.
Kalonzo dismissed the Ministry of Defence’s recent report that pointed to mechanical failure as the cause of the crash. According to the report, the Bell Huey helicopter (KAF 1501) suffered an engine surge followed by a complete power loss, consistent with witness accounts of a loud bang from the engine compartment just before the crash.
Kalonzo Questions Official Narrative, Cites Possible Negligence
The Wiper leader went further to label the tragedy as criminal negligence, arguing that individuals of such high national security significance should be under top-tier protection at all times.
“To bring down a helicopter carrying the CDF is not only negligence—it’s criminal negligence,” Kalonzo asserted. “You cannot give any excuse for that.”
He also suggested that Ogolla may have been a target due to internal friction at the National Security Council, hinting at prior efforts to push him out. “It is on record that some people had vowed to remove him because he did his duty as a member of the National Security Council,” Kalonzo said, reinforcing his claim that the crash warrants deeper scrutiny.
Public Pressure Mounts for Independent Review
The crash, which occurred on April 18, 2024, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, remains a national tragedy. General Ogolla’s sudden death continues to stir speculation and mistrust over the government’s handling of security affairs at the highest level.
Kalonzo's outspoken stance has revived calls for transparency and accountability, especially amid growing skepticism over military investigations being conducted internally without third-party oversight.
As the public awaits potential action from investigative agencies, Kalonzo’s readiness to be summoned has elevated the debate into a larger conversation about transparency in national security matters.
