The Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla was laid to rest in his home in Mor village Ng’iya, Siaya County on Sunday.
The burial was a private ceremony, where only family members, clergymen, military personnel and top state officials were granted access.
Members of the public had a short funeral service at Obama Primary School which was open to everyone.
In attendance were elected and non-elected leaders from every part of the country.
After the service, the body was moved to his home for burial.
Before lowering his body, the military sang the national anthem after which the General was given a 19-gun salute as his body was being lowered.
Afterwards, ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit read from the scriptures.
Present at the graveside were the wife, children and siblings of General Ogolla, President William Ruto and First Lady Racheal Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Defence CS Aden Duale, members of the National Security Council among others.
The military handed over the General’s official attire; boots, medallions, and sword to his widow, Aileen Ogolla shortly after the body was lowered which marked the end of his four decades of service in the Kenyan military.
