President Kenyatta mourns FlySax plane crash victims
Wreck of the FlySax plane that crashed in Kinangop, Aberdares. The two crew and eight passengers died in the tragedy. PHOTO | COURTESY
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Mr Kenyatta expressed sadness at the tragic plane crash that claimed 10 lives.
The Cessna C208 aircraft, bound for Nairobi from Kitale, was operated by FlySax.
Eight passengers and two crew members died in tragedy.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned victims of the plane crash that occurred in the Aberdares and at the same time pledged a full review and probe into the tragedy.
Mr Kenyatta expressed sadness at the tragic plane crash that claimed 10 lives.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families, in this moment of grief. I pray that the families and friends of those we have lost may be granted the grace to endure this terrible loss,” the President said in a statement.
The Cessna C208 aircraft, bound for Nairobi from Kitale, was operated by FlySax.
On board were the pilot, Captain Barbra Wangeci Kamau, and First Officer and co-pilot Jean Mureithi.
The eight passengers were Ahmed Ali Abdi, Karaba Sailah Waweru Muiga, Khetia Kishani, Matakasakaraia Thamani, Matakatekei Paula, Ngugi George Kinyua, Pinuertorn Ronald and Wafula Robinson.
