- Kalonzo Musyoka says the official report on General Ogolla’s death lacks credibility.
- He wants Parliament to lead an independent inquiry into the helicopter crash.
- Kalonzo hints that Ogolla’s political ties may have made him a target.
- The Wiper leader believes the explanation given is not convincing.
- MP Stephen Mule also demanded accountability over rising military air incidents.
Wiper Party boss Kalonzo Musyoka has poked holes in the government’s version of events surrounding the death of former Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla.
While speaking in Mwingi Town during a church gathering at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Kalonzo called for a fresh, independent investigation led by Parliament.
“What we’ve seen so far is just a cover-up. No one can take that report seriously unless a neutral probe is conducted,” Kalonzo said.
Rising Concerns Over Military Air Tragedies
The former Vice President also raised alarm over the frequency of fatal military aircraft crashes, saying the trend cannot be ignored any longer.
He challenged lawmakers to rise to the occasion and investigate not just Ogolla’s case, but the wider issue of safety in the Kenya Defence Forces.
“It’s time for Parliament to take charge. These accidents are becoming far too common. Something is not adding up,” he said.
Was Ogolla a Marked Man?
Kalonzo didn’t hold back from hinting that General Ogolla’s death may have had political undercurrents.
He recalled Ogolla’s role during the last general election and claimed that powerful figures had made threats against him.
“He was deployed by the National Security Council during the polls, and there were people who openly vowed to ‘deal with him’ later,” Kalonzo claimed.
“He was clearly the next in line to lead our military fully—and that could be why he was eliminated.”
Wiper Party Doubles Down
Kalonzo’s remarks were backed by Matungulu MP Stephen Mule, who attended the service alongside other Wiper party leaders.
Mule echoed calls for accountability and pressed for transparent handling of matters concerning national security and the safety of military leaders.
The leaders urged Parliament not to remain silent in the face of growing doubts over how top officers are being lost under mysterious circumstances.
