LIST OF SOLDIERS WHO PERISHED IN THE KAJIADO PLANE CRUSH

The Kenya Air Force has released the names of the 11 military officers who died in a plane crash that occurred on Thursday morning, last week, in Kajiado County.

A total of 23 passengers were aboard the plane that crashed and went up in flames.

12 other officers, who are said to have jumped from the plane when it was almost crashing, sustained injuries and were admitted to Kenya Defense Forces Memorial Hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

In the requiem mass booklet program produced by the Kenya Air Force- Moi Airbase, the names of the 11 deceased officers were listed alongside their ranks and the year they joined the service.

Kenya Air Force Commander Major General FO Ogolla eulogized the departed 11 as hardworking and obedient officers.

“They were hard-working and dedicated Service Members which earned them respect by their Seniors, Peers, and Juniors. They were devoted, obedient and promising, cheerful and pleasant to work with. The cruel hand of death has robbed us dedicated, loyal, and hardworking Service Members who had a bright future in the Kenya Air Force,” reads Ogolla’s message.

The requiem mass for the 11 is being held at Moi Air Base Gymnasium and it is scheduled to end at 1100hrs.

Here is the detailed information about the 11 officers as provided by Kenya Air Force:

WO2 Joshua Obare Odera
WO2 Obare was enlisted into the KDF – KAF on May 04, 1990. He was posted to TAEW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Long Service & Good Conduct, 20 Great Year of Nyayo Era, Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Technician, No. 3 Squadron, a job he did with distinction.

WO2 Tarcisio Wandera Namboka
WO2 Wandera was enlisted into the KDF – KAF on July 18, 1994. He was posted to MAB HQW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Long Service & Good Conduct, 20 Great Year of Nyayo Era, Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Nurse at BMC, a job he did with distinction.

Ssgt Noah Wanyonyi Munialo
Ssgt Wanyonyi was enlisted into the Kenya KDF – KAF on July 18, 1994. He was posted to TAEW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Long Service & Good Conduct, 20 Great Year of Nyayo Era, Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Technician, No. 27 Squadron, a job he did with distinction

Ssgt Bob Kipkemoi Aruasa
Ssgt Aruasa was enlisted into the KDF – KAF on August 3, 2002. He was posted to TAEW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Long Service & Good Conduct, Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Technician, No. 44 Squadron, a job he did with distinction.

Ssgt Anthony Simon Kamuti
Ssgt Kamuti was enlisted into the KDF – KAF on September 23, 2003. He was posted to TAEW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Long Service & Good Conduct, Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Technician, No. 27 Squadron, a job he did with distinction.

Ssgt Irene Wanjiku Githinji
Ssgt Wanjiku was enlisted into the KDF – KAF on September 1, 2008. She was posted to VIPW. During her tenure in the Service, she was honoured with United Nations and Constitution Medals. By the time of her demise, she was working as a Flight Attendant, a job she did with distinction.

Sgt Josphat Muriuki Maingi
Sgt Muriuki was enlisted into KDF – KAF on February 26, 2007 He was posted to FSW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with United Nations and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as an Air Loadmaster Squadron, a job he did with distinction.

Sgt Steve Ombuka Angwenyi
Sgt Angwenyi was enlisted into KDF – KAF on Oct 29 2007. He was posted to HEW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Technician, No. 14 Squadron, a job he did with distinction.

Sgt Stephen Omarian Omale
Sgt Omale was enlisted into KDF – KAF on October 29, 2007. He was posted to TAEW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Ops Linda Nchi and Constitution Medals. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Technician, No. 2 Squadron, a job he did with distinction.

Cpl Bonface Ogati Mocheche
Cpl Ogati was enlisted into the KDF – KAF on October 25, 2010. He was posted to FSW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Ops Linda Nchi Medal. By the time of his demise, he was working as an Air Loadmaster Squadron, a job he did with distinction

Spte Thomas Shekeine
Spte Shekeine was enlisted into the Kenya Defence Forces – Kenya Air Force on December 7, 2014. He was posted to MAB HQW. During his tenure in the Service, he was honoured with Ops Linda Nchi Medal. By the time of his demise, he was working as a Flight Attendant, a job he did with distinction.

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