Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa on March 10, 2019, resulting in 157 fatalities, including 32 Kenyan citizens. The Boeing 737-800 MAX was bound for Nairobi when it crashed six minutes after departure, according to the original report.
President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed condolences for the victims, stating: "My prayers go to all the families and associates of those on board." The crash claimed lives from 34 nations, with Kenya experiencing the highest number of casualties.
Kenyan Victims Listed ¶
Kamau Jane Njeri, Mwang Isaac Minae, Konarska Stella Osebe, Dr. Kariuki Grace Murugi, Mr. Mohamed Siit Abdalla, Gathumbi Agnes Mary Wangari, Mrs. Yongi Florence Wangari, Kageche George Mokua, Karanja Carolyne N., Njuguna Ryan Njoroge, Abdalla Ibrahim Mohamed, Karanja Ann Wangui, Mutua Benard, Jaboma Isabella Beryl Achie, Mwashi Julia, Birundu Anne Mogoi, Ndivo Mercy Ngami, Ebewele Hellen Waithira, Asiavugwa Cedrick, Kabau George, Hussein Swalleh Swalleh Mtetu, Mwazo Jared Babu, Odero Imaculate Achieng, Waithaka Joseph, Otieno Juliet Murundu, Ngare Anthony Wanjohi, Seex Jonathan, Lahoti Vaibhav, Musyoki Anne Mukoi, Gathu Benson Maina, Kipngetich Rogony, and Kabugi George Gikonyo were among the deceased.
The original report, published in 2012, documented the tragedy and its impact on Kenyan families.