Samburu helicopter crash: Kenya vows to fast-track probe into deadly accident
Kenya has pledged to fast-track investigations into the helicopter crash in Samburu County that claimed the lives of Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, during a private visit to the country. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the government was working round the clock to establish the circumstances surrounding the […]
Kenya has pledged to expedite investigations into the helicopter crash near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan on August 19, 2026. The government is operating around the clock to determine the cause of the crash and to retrieve and repatriate the remains.
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei announced this after a conversation with Ecuador’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Davalos. He expressed Kenya’s condolences and commitment to conducting preliminary investigations and ensuring dignified handling of the victims’ remains. The crash, which involved a Lady Lori helicopter, resulted in the deaths of all seven occupants.
Samburu County Police Commander David Nkoroi confirmed that authorities were alerted at around 9 am and dispatched a multi-agency team to the site. The recovery operation was challenging due to the rugged terrain, and personal items were recovered for families to claim.
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