Francis Ogolla's Sister Leaves His Widow in Stitches with Funny Tribute: "Aende Holiday"
  • Peris, the sister of CDF Francis Ogolla, cracked ribs with her glowing tribute to her brother
  • Peris consoled her sister-in-law, Aileen, revealing Ogolla's last wishes, asking KDF to fulfil them after his death
  • The Kenya Defence Forces boss's sister also revealed that Ogolla had earlier demanded to be buried within 48 hours before changing to72 hours

Francis Ogolla's sister, Peris, left mourners at the Chief of Defence Forces's burial in Ng'iya in stitches. Ogolla will be buried today.

Francis Ogolla's last wish

Addressing mourners at Ogolla's funeral, Peris revealed that her brother told her how he wanted things to be done after his death.

"He told me people in the army can die anytime. 'So if I die, I need to be buried within 48 hours'," Peris said.

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Peris said she asked her brother why he made such a decision, and he responded:

"'I know you can be problematic. So I am adding you more hours. Let it be 72 hours'. The second thing he told me is where he would be buried. He took me to a place and pointed out that it would be his burial site," she added.

Peris then shared what Ogolla wanted for his widow after death.

"He told me after burial, jeshi to give Mama Achieng' (his wife) money to go for holiday. So Jeshi, you have work to do. Mama Achieng must go on holiday," she said, leaving mourners in stitches.

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James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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