Kenya's Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia confirmed the establishment of a multi-agency task force to manage the aftermath of the Ethiopian Airlines crash that claimed 32 Kenyan lives. The team includes representatives from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, National Disaster Unit, Kenya Airports Authority, and other relevant bodies, led by Captain Tom Ogeche.
Macharia reported that 25 affected families have been notified, with efforts underway to reach the remaining seven. The ministry has set up support centers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to assist relatives and provide updates on the investigation.
Investigators are examining wreckage recovered near Bishoftu, southeast of Addis Ababa, where the Boeing 737-8 MAX crashed shortly after takeoff. The disaster killed all 157 passengers and crew, including 32 Kenyans, 18 Canadians, and seven Britons. Among the victims were UN staff attending the Environment Assembly in Nairobi.
Following the crash, Ethiopian Airlines suspended its Boeing 737-8 MAX fleet, mirroring China's regulatory action. The incident has prompted global aviation safety reviews, with the Kenyan government urging patience as the cause is investigated.
