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HomeDaily NewsThursday, August 7, 2025Aircraft Crash in Mwihoko, Githurai 45 - August 2025
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Aircraft Crash in Mwihoko, Githurai 45 - August 2025

A light aircraft belonging to AMREF Flying Doctors crashed in Mwihoko, Githurai 45, Kiambu County, shortly after taking off from Wilson Airport. The Cessna Citation XLS was en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, and the accident resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries. Initial reports confirmed an unknown number of casualties, with emergency services responding rapidly. The aircraft specifically crashed into buildings in the Dagama area of Mwihoko, catching fire, which was quickly extinguished by firefighters from Ruiru town, while residents initiated rescue efforts.

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New Details Emerge About Aircraft That Crashed in Mwihoko

New Details Emerge About Aircraft That Crashed in Mwihoko

A light aircraft belonging to AMREF Flying Doctors crashed in Mwihoko, Githurai 45, Kiambu County, shortly after taking off from Wilson Airport. The accident, involving a Cessna Citation XLS en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries.

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A light aircraft belonging to AMREF Flying Doctors crashed in Mwihoko, Githurai 45, Kiambu County, shortly after taking off from Wilson Airport. The accident, involving a Cessna Citation XLS en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries.

  • The crash occurred after the aircraft departed Wilson Airport at 2:17 pm.
  • AMREF confirmed the aircraft belonged to their Flying Doctors service and is cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation.
  • Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane flying low before crashing and bursting into flames, while security agencies aided rescue operations.
Thursday 3:11 PMKenyansFirst

Aircraft Crashes Into Building in Mwihoko

Aircraft Crashes Into Building in Mwihoko

A light aircraft crashed into buildings and caught fire in the Dagama area of Mwihoko, Kiambu County, on Thursday afternoon. Residents initiated rescue efforts, and firefighters from Ruiru town quickly extinguished the blaze.

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A light aircraft crashed into buildings and caught fire in the Dagama area of Mwihoko, Kiambu County, on Thursday afternoon. Residents initiated rescue efforts, and firefighters from Ruiru town quickly extinguished the blaze.

  • The impact destroyed an unoccupied building and an electricity line.
  • Reports indicate several casualties were retrieved, though the exact number is unconfirmed.
  • No official statement has been released by relevant government institutions like the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) or the National Police Service.
Thursday 3:33 PMCapital News

Aircraft Goes Down in Githurai 45, Casualties Unknown

Aircraft Goes Down in Githurai 45, Casualties Unknown

A light aircraft has crashed in the Mwihoko area, near Githurai 45, Nairobi. The number of casualties is currently unknown, but emergency services are at the scene.

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A light aircraft has crashed in the Mwihoko area, near Githurai 45, Nairobi. The number of casualties is currently unknown, but emergency services are at the scene.

  • The crash site is near Githurai 45 in Nairobi.
  • Police and emergency responders are already present at the scene.
  • The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is expected to issue a statement.
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