Francis Omondi Ogolla Biography
Francis Omondi Ogolla is a well-known lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist from Kenya. He is renowned for his contributions to Kenya’s legal community as well as his work to empower young people through entrepreneurship and education.
Francis Ogolla Biodata
Francis Omondi Ogolla Early Life and Education
In 1972, Francis Omondi Ogolla was created in Kisumu, Kenya. He was raised in a modest household and went to the neighborhood schools. He enrolled in Maseno School for his secondary studies after finishing his primary education. Later, he enrolled at the University of Nairobi to pursue a bachelor’s in law.
Francis Omondi Ogolla continued his education by enrolling in the University of London’s Master of Laws program after completing his undergraduate studies. Later, he graduated from the Kenya School of Law with a postgraduate degree in law, allowing him to practice law in Kenya.
Education and Military career
Since enlisting, he has developed into a well-known and admired soldier. On Rank, Francis has improved as well. He has had a number of positions in
- Training, Command and Staff
- Deputy Commander Kenya Air Force,
- Base Commander Laikipia Air Base
- Commanding Officer of Tactical Fighter Wing,
- Chief Flying Instructor at Kenya Air Force Flying Training School and
- Operations Desk Officer at Kenya Air Force Headquarters.
After his performances, he worked as a military information officer and observer in the former Yugoslavia from 1992 to 1993.
- Also, he was a Chairman of Military Christian Fellowship from 1994 to 2004
- Co-Chair of Association of African Air Chiefs between 2018-2019.
Francis Omondi Ogolla Marriage & Wife
Major General Francis Ogolla and his wife Aileen have two children and one grandchild between them. The two-time father is reportedly a voracious reader and golf fanatic.
Francis Omondi Ogolla Ranks
As we previously mentioned, during his military service, he held a variety of posts. But in 2010, he was inducted into the National Defense College Hall of Fame and hailed as a formidable achiever for launching a number of significant Armed forces modernization initiatives intended to transform the Kenya Air Force into a modern force that is competitive with other modern air forces throughout the world, especially in Africa.
General Robert Kibochi, Chief of the Defense Forces, will be replaced by Major Lieutenant Ogolla.
Currently, Lieutenant General Ogolla was chosen in April 2023 to succeed Lieutenant General Franklin Mghalu, whose tenure as Vice Chief of the Defence Forces came to an end after 40 years of national service.
Francis Omondi Ogolla Legal Career
In 1998, Francis Omondi Ogolla started working as an advocate in Kenya. Before founding his own law company, Ogolla and Company Advocates, in 2005, he worked for a number of other businesses. His law practice, which focuses on corporate, intellectual property, and business law, is one of the top law firms in Kenya.
Francis Omondi Ogolla has worked as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, where he has spent many years instructing law students, in addition to his private practice. He belongs to both the East Africa Law Society and the Law Society of Kenya.
Francis Omondi Ogolla Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy
Additionally a successful businessman and philanthropist, Francis Omondi Ogolla. He is the creator of Youth Ventures Limited, a business that trains and advises young businesspeople in Kenya. Through his business, he has given many young people the tools they need to launch and expand their own businesses.
Francis Omondi Ogolla engages in charity endeavors in addition to his business endeavors. He founded the Ogolla Omondi Foundation, which offers grants to underprivileged students in Kenya. Initiatives for community development are also supported by the organization across the nation.
Who is General Ogolla?
On April 29, 2023, General Francis Ogolla took the oath of office as Chief of Defence Forces.
