This archive report was first published on 13 July 2020.
On July 13, 2020, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) plane crashed at Masinga in Machakos county, killing at least two soldiers.
The US-made light attack helicopter gunship MD 530F crashed at around 10am, but the cause of the crash was not immediately established.
The plane was among six that were acquired by the Kenyan government in January 2020 from the US as part of an initial order of 12 light attack and reconnaissance helicopters.
The planes were meant to enhance the firepower of the KDF in the wake of sustained attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.
Remains of the Kenya Defence Forces chopper that crashed at Masinga, Machakos county. Photo: Robin Njogu
Investigations into the accident are being conducted by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and the National Police Service.
