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• Thu Apr 17 2025

Frankford Karanja Mogire, one of the survivors of the fatal crash that claimed the lives of nine soldiers in 2024, has resurfaced

In the photos making rounds online, Mogire is seen at the launch of the Ulinzi Prime Health Services Fund

He was captured taking a photo of President William Ruto during the event, which marked the opening of KDF medical services to civilians

For sure, each time Frankford Karanja Mogire lays his head on his bed, he thanks God for the gift of life.

Karanja Mogire is one of the survivors of the chopper crash that claimed the lives of nine soldiers. Photo: William Ruto, Isaac Ameex Ali BornStar.

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Mogire was spotted during President William Ruto's Ulinzi Prime Health Services Fund launch.

He was taking photos of the head of state while unveiling a plaque.

The soldier donned a fitting suit and a bright coloured tie. Ruto shared:

"Our expansion and modernisation of medical infrastructure across the country guarantees every Kenyan access to quality and affordable care. Opened the Lanet Regional Hospital at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru County. The 150-bed capacity facility brings specialised health care such as ICU, renal analysis, and specialised surgery. Closer to service personnel, their dependents, veterans, and the surrounding community. Also launched the Ulinzi Prime Health Services Fund that allows civilians to access services at KDF Medical facilities."

Here is the photo:.

Karanja Mogire is a survivor of the 2024 chopper crash. Photo: William Ruto.

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How many soldiers perished alongside Ogolla?

In 2024, CDF Francis Ogolla was travelling in a military chopper with 11 others when the helicopter crashed in Kaben, the border between Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties, killing nine people with two survivors.

Brigadier Swale Saidi, Colonel Duncan Keittany, Lieutenant Colonel David Sawe, Major George Benson Magondu, Captain Sora Mohamed, Captain Hillary Litali, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi, Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi, and Sergeant Rose Nyawira perished beside Ogolla.

At the time, reports indicated that Mogire was in the hospital receiving treatment.

Nearly a year later, he was spotted back at work, and Kenyans wondered how life had changed for the young photographer.

He witnessed a life-changing moment that would forever linger in his memories, thanking the heavens for sparing his life.

Kenyans react to Mogire's photo

Here is what they had to say:

Enock Omariba Moriasi:

"Good to see Mogire."

Kibet Gideon:

"Ogolla crash survivor back to his duties."

Anne Caren:

"May you live long bro."

Mosee Mosee:

"God of another chance this is Mogire who survived a plane crash."

Marlon Odida

"Good to see you back Frank."

Phyllis Jeremy:

"Another doing of the Lord, another reason to be thankful to Almighty God as a nation."

Jessy Mbithe:

"Can he tell us what happened that fateful day."

What was in Francis Ogolla's will?

In other news, Kenyans got the contents of Ogolla's will, which left out his relatives and only wished them good luck.

He had directed how his properties would be distributed in a will he drafted in 2012.

Ogolla's will stated that his widow, Aileen, would be entitled to 50% of his estate, and the remaining 50% would be shared between his son and daughter, Joel and Lorna.

Joel would also take over his father's personal belongings and artefacts.

Lorna received her paternal grandmother's Bible.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke