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AMREF Air Ambulance Crashes in Kiambu: Six Dead Including Two on the Ground

Date : August 7, 2025 Location : Mwihoko, Githurai 45 area, Kiambu County, Kenya Aircraft Type : Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Registration : 5Y-FDM Operator : African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Fatalities : 4 onboard, 2 on the ground Flight Type : Air Ambulance Flight Route : Nairobi-Wilson Airport (HKNW) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA) Accident Category : Fatal Accident (En Route Phase) On the afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, a Cessna 560XL Citation XLS operated by AMREF crashed in a residential area of Mwihoko, near Githurai 45 in Kiambu County, shortly after takeoff from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The aircraft, registered as 5Y-FDM, had departed at approximately 14:12 local time on a medevac flight to Hargeisa, Somalia. Approximately five minutes into the flight, the aircraft entered a steep and sudden descent, crashing into a populated neighborhood approximately 22 kilometers northeast of the airport. All four occupants onboard—the pilot, co-pilot, medical personnel—were k...

Qatar Airways' acquisition of a 25% stake in Airlink

Qatar Airways' acquisition of a 25% stake in Airlink marks a significant expansion of its presence on the African continent.

The partnership aims to boost the connectivity and reach of both airlines, leveraging Airlink’s extensive network across Southern Africa and Qatar Airways’ global routes.

This investment will strengthen Airlink’s business, enhance operational efficiency, and expand marketing efforts. Furthermore, the collaboration will align both airlines' loyalty programs, benefiting passengers.

This move reflects Qatar Airways’ confidence in Africa's growth potential and its strategic ambition to play a major role in the continent's economic development.

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