Frankford Karanja Mogire, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) photographer and survivor of the deadly chopper crash that killed Kenya's former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla, has made his first appearance a year after the incident.
His appearance, however, stirred online debate after he was pictured with President William Ruto.
"Cameraman is the guy who survived the plane crash that was carrying CDF Ogolla. I said if you still believe in coincidences, then you are not paying attention...," one Kenyan online alleged.
Clad in a tight-fitting suit, Mogire was pictured photographing the president on what seemed like a normal working day for him; however, the picture rattled some Kenyans, with some of them questioning why he was pictured with Ruto.
In the images posted by President Ruto, Mogire was seen in action with two cameras, one at hand and another strapped onto the side during the unveiling of a plaque at the Lanet Regional Hospital within the Kenya Military Academy in Nakuru County.
While Kenyans question why he was with Ruto, it is no surprise to see Mogire with the president.
As a KDF photographer, one of his key responsibilities is documenting military events, including those presided over by the president. Since the event in question was a KDF function, his presence was expected.
Little is known about Mogire, a Mount Kenya University graduate; however, other Kenyans were glad to see that he had recovered well and was getting back to his work after surviving the crash.
"KDF photographer Frankford Mogire, one of the survivors of the KDF helicopter crash that claimed the life of General Francis Ogolla, is back to work. We thank God who spared his life," a Kenyan expressed.
The KDF chopper crash that claimed the life of General Francis Ogolla occurred on April 18, 2024, in Sindar village, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
According to a report released in April, the helicopter suffered an engine malfunction, leading to a complete power loss mid-air.
Gen Ogolla and nine others lost their lives during the unfortunate event.
