Chopper crashes in Samburu County, occupants feared dead
A plane has crashed in Samburu County, with those on board feared dead. The aircraft crashed in Waso Ward near Mt Ololokwe, with details of the incident still emerging. The number of people who were on board and their condition have not yet been officially confirmed by the authorities. Authorities are expected to provide further […]
A plane crashed near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with all seven occupants feared dead. Samburu County Police Commander David Nkoroi confirmed the incident at around 9am after receiving a report from the Samburu East sub-county police commander. Nkoroi stated that the aircraft, operated by Lady Lori, was en route from Soian in Laikipia to Ololkwe Hill when it crashed.
The multi-agency team dispatched to the scene confirmed the wreckage on the hill, and recovery operations are ongoing under challenging conditions due to the rugged terrain. Personal belongings, including mobile phones and cameras, have been recovered and will be handed over to the victims' families once identified. Authorities are working swiftly to finalize the operations before nightfall and have not released the victims' names until their next of kin have been informed.
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