- An AMREF aircraft has crashed in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, Kenya, at approximately 2:00 p.m., sparking panic among residents
- Emergency teams, including the police, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and the Kenya Red Cross, arrived at the scene to begin rescue operations
- Footage from the crash site struck a deeply emotional chord with Ghanaians after the helicopter tragedy that claimed eight lives on August 6
The charity AMREF’s Flying Doctors plane crashed into a building in the early afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, claiming at least six lives.
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Eyewitnesses describe aftermath of Kenya plane crash
The devastating AMREF aircraft crash was said to have occurred on Thursday, August 7, around 2 p.m. East African Time, in Mwihoko, Kiambu County.
The charity organisation’s aircraft reportedly exploded on impact, engulfing parts of the area in flames and heavy smoke.
In videos on social media, eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as people screamed and rushed to salvage belongings from homes struck by the wreckage.
A large crowd quickly gathered at the accident site, many watching in awe and disbelief at the aftermath of the fatal incident.
Rescue operations were immediately launched, with police officers, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and Kenya Red Cross teams arriving promptly to support recovery efforts.
According to the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), at least six bodies have been recovered so far.
The victims include two doctors, two nurses, and local residents who were caught in the wake of the plane crash while on the ground.
Emergency services have continued to comb the wreckage as formal investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
Video of the accident scene are below:
AMREF responds after plane crash in Mwihoko
On Thursday, August 7, AMREF Flying Doctors issued a statement confirming that one of its aircraft, a Cessna Citation XLS with registration 5Y-FDM, was involved in a plane crash.
According to the organisation, the plane had departed from Wilson Airport and was en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, but sadly never reached its destination.
While the cause of the crash had not yet been determined at the time of the statement, AMREF emphasised its dedication to uncovering the cause of the incident.
“At this time, we are cooperating fully with relevant aviation authorities and emergency response teams to establish the facts surrounding the situation. Our immediate focus is on the safety and well-being of those on board and providing full support to their families and colleagues. We are also offering all necessary assistance to the authorities as investigations continue,” the statement read in part.
AMREF also appealed for patience and understanding as they work to handle the situation with diligence and care.
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Obuasi helicopter crash: President John Mahama weeps
YEN.com.gh also recently reported that President John Dramani Mahama was visibly overcome with emotion during the solemn wreath-laying ceremony held in honour of the eight victims of the tragic Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash.
A touching moment captured in a video showed the President fighting back tears, with his security detail handing him a white handkerchief. The emotional footage deeply moved many Ghanaians online, with people expressing sympathies.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
