Two soldiers die in military aircraft crash in Kwale
The Kenya Air Force Grob 120A aircraft went down near Mwakijembe Primary School while on a training flight.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTwo Kenya Defence Forces soldiers died on Saturday after a military training aircraft crashed in the Ada area of Ndavaya Ward, Kwale County.
The Kenya Air Force Grob 120A aircraft went down near Mwakijembe Primary School while on a training flight.
In a statement released on Saturday evening, the Kenya Defence Forces confirmed the incident and said both pilots on board were killed.
“Earlier today, 14th June 2025, a Kenya Air Force Grob 120A aircraft experienced an emergency while on a training flight in the general area of Mwakijembe Primary School, Ndavaya, Kwale County. On board were two pilots. Recovery is ongoing,” KDF said.
Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde confirmed the crash and said security teams were already heading to the scene.
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