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The wreckage of Amref plane being examined by Aircraft accident investigations team,on August 8, 2025 in Mwihoko Kiambu county. [Edward Kiplimo/Standard]
Aircraft investigators from the Ministry of Transport have confirmed the recovery of the black box from the ill-fated Amref aircraft that crashed in Kiambu’s, Mwihoko estate.
Speaking at the crash site, Aircraft Accident Investigations Director Fred Kabunge said the flight data recorder was among parts of the wreckage first collected by police officers who responded to the scene. The device had been kept at a nearby police post.
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