Nairobi, April 19 -- The death of Kenya's military chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla may have robbed the wider East African region of a strict soldier who top his skill with diplomacy in search for peace.

Gen Ogolla's departure, just ten days shy away to mark one year in office, abruptly ended his commitment in the deployment of Kenyans troops in peace-keeping mission in the continent, which has been acknowledged by leaders who have eulogised him.

Among them, was the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis), who posted on X: "Atmis has received with shock and sadness the news of the death of Kenya's CDF, Gen Ogolla. Atmis extends its heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Kenya, relatives and friends duri...