The service and burial of Kenya Defence Forces officer (KDF) Sergeant Rose Nyawira who perished in a chopper crash alongside Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla is currently ongoing at her family home in Kagio Kirinyaga County.
The military, family, relatives, political leaders, and friends gather to pay last respect to the officer.
Nyawira who joined KDF in 2018 as a journalist was a talented photographer attached to the Chief of Defence Forces.
Kirinyaga County lost two officers at the fatal accident that occurred on Thursday April 18, 2024 at Sindar, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Another officer, Senior Sergeant John Kinyua will be laid to rest on Friday 26, April 2023 at Kirimunge, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County.
By Mutai Kipngetich