Source: United States Department of Defense
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Kenya Cabinet Secretary (CS) of Defence Aden Duale to offer his condolences on the death of Kenya Chief of Defence Forces General Ogolla and nine other members of the Kenyan military in a helicopter crash on April 18. CS Duale described General Ogolla as a highly valued leader who worked hard to make sure U.S.-Kenya Defense Cooperation was strong. CS Duale expressed appreciation for Secretary Austin’s call.
