Ochuka was recruited into the Kenya Air Force on September 14, 1976, in Mombasa and underwent eight weeks of military training at Lanet Army Barracks in Nakuru, and was posted to Eastleigh Air Base.
From October 30, 1978, to January 21, 1980, he attended a course in RAF Cosford, UK, after which he worked as a Senior Private Grade-I, the second lowest rank in Kenya’s military.
On Aug 2, 1982, the country woke up in confusion as heavy gunfire filled the air. A group of rogue soldiers led by Ochuka had seized power at night after storming the National broadcaster V.O.K(now KBC) where they announced that they were now in charge of the country and were being fought by the loyal soldiers.
They forced a group of Air Force fighter pilots to bomb the State House at gunpoint and took charge of the nation for at least 6 hours.
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THE MAN WHO RULED KENYA FOR 6 HOURS ONLY
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