Cessna C208 Aircraft from Kitale to Nairobi Goes Missing

A Cessna C208 aircraft from Kitale to Nairobi went missing on Tuesday.

The aircraft which had 10 passengers on board was last seen on the radar at 2:02 pm.

According to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the flight reg. no 54CAC was operated by Fly Sax.

When last spotted, it was flying at 11,000 ft above sea level at 40 nautical miles from Nairobi.

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)-bound plane had 8 passengers and 2 crew members on board.

Search and Rescue protocols were activated but the operations were called of until Wednesday morning.

Agencies taking part in the operation include AAID, KCAA and KWS.

Trans-Nzoia County Police boss Samson Ole Kine further confirmed that the service would join the mission.

KCAA Director-General Capt. Gilbert Kibe has promised to keep the public updated as the operation continues.

More details on the plane and those on board are also expected to emerge on Wednesday.