Kenyan army chief, 9 others dead in helicopter crash, confirms Kenyan president

Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed the death of 10 individuals, including army chief General Francis Ogola, in a helicopter crash. The tragic incident occurred shortly after takeoff on Thursday.

Following the crash, President Ruto declared a three-day period of mourning across the nation.

Additionally, the President announced that two soldiers who were on board the helicopter survived and have been hospitalized.

A team has been assembled to investigate the cause of this unfortunate accident.