A identified as a Cessna Citation 560 crashed on Thursday in Githurai, a densely populated area in Nairobi, according to Kenya’s Star newspaper. Causalities are feared.
As per local reports, the aircraft is suspected to be a helicopter of the Kenya Defence forces.
Officials said the plane took off from Wilson Airport and was heading to Hargeisa when it lost contact with air traffic control at around 12:17 pm.
Video from the scene showed the aircraft in flames as people watched from a distance.
Emergency services, including the military and police, reached the site quickly to secure the area and keep crowds away.
The crash happened near a military base, and officers nearby responded immediately.
Githurai 45 Sub-county Police Commander Maurice Odanga confirmed the crash. He said aviation and security experts were at the site to investigate. Fire engines were sent to put out the flames, according to report.
