Breaking News: Plane Crash in Kenya Claims 6 Lives, Including Medical Staff, as Aircraft Slams into Residential Area
Nairobi, Kenya – August 7, 2025, 06:30 PM CEST – A tragic plane crash in a residential area of Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya, has left at least six people dead and two others injured, plunging the nation into mourning.
The aircraft, a Cessna Citation XLS operated by AMREF Flying Doctors, which provides fixed-wing air ambulance services across Africa, crashed under unclear circumstances on Thursday afternoon.
The plane, carrying four people, had departed from Wilson Airport in Nairobi at 2:17 PM en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, when the incident occurred. Kiambu County Commissioner Henry Wafula confirmed that the fatalities include two doctors and two nurses who were onboard, along with two members of the public on the ground. The injured were rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment, while rescue operations continue at the scene.
AMREF Flying Doctors CEO Stephen Gitau expressed condolences and stated that the organization is fully cooperating with aviation authorities and emergency response teams to determine the cause of the crash. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service have been deployed to secure the area and assist with recovery efforts, as the wreckage has sparked concerns among local residents.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with no official explanation yet provided. The incident has drawn widespread sympathy on social media, with many expressing shock and calling for transparency as authorities work to establish the facts. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more details emerge.
