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AMREF to hold memorial service for Mwihoko plane crash victims
24th August, 2025 02:47 PM
Amref Health Africa has announced plans to hold a memorial service in honour of the victims of the tragic Mwihoko plane crash.
According to the invitation shared on Sunday, August 24, 2025, the service will take place on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Nairobi Chapel, Ngong Road, starting at 10:00 am.
The memorial will pay tribute to the fallen colleagues of Amref Flying Doctors, Captain Muthuka Munuve, Captain Brian Kimani, Doctor Charles Njoroge, and Nurse Jane Omusula.
The commemoration mass will also honour the innocent community members James Gitau and Yvonne Nasimiyu, whose lives were cut short in the accident.
“Amref Health Africa invites all to a Memorial Service for the fallen colleagues of Amref Flying Doctors (Capt Muthuka Munuve, Capt Brian Kimani, Dr Charles Njoroge & Nurse Jane Omusula) and beloved community members (Mr James Gitau & Yvonne Nasimiyu), “AMREF stated.
“Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 | Venue: Nairobi Chapel, Ngong Road | Time: 10.00 am. The memorial service will be live-streamed on all our social platforms.”
Amref described the departed colleagues as selfless professionals who dedicated their lives to saving others and bringing hope to some of the remotest corners of Africa.
“We remember those who dedicated their lives to saving others, bringing hope to the remotest corners of our continent. Their service, sacrifice, and compassion will forever remain in our hearts. We also honour the innocent community members whose lives were tragically cut short, “AMREF stated.
Amref confirmed that the service will be live-streamed on all its social media platforms, allowing friends, colleagues, and well-wishers across the world to join in remembering the victims.
Chopper crash
AMREF Flying Doctors confirmed that one of its aircraft, a Cessna Citation XLS, registration 5Y-FDM, crashed on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
In a statement released shortly after, AMREF stated that the plane had departed from Wilson Airport at 2:17 pm and was on its way to Hargeisa, Somalia, before it went down just minutes after takeoff.
“Our immediate focus is on the safety and well-being of those on board and providing full support to their families and colleagues,” Stephen Gitau, CEO and Accountable Manager at AMREF Flying Doctors, said.
The organisation said it is working closely with aviation authorities and emergency teams to determine the cause of the crash.
“At this time, we are cooperating fully with relevant aviation authorities and emergency response teams to establish the facts surrounding the situation,” Gitau said.
He further assured the public that AMREF would continue to assist the affected families and cooperate fully with investigators.
“We are also offering all necessary assistance to the authorities as investigations continue,” the statement added.
Gitau asked for patience as the situation unfolded, promising that all verified information would be released through official channels.
“Further information will be provided as soon as it is confirmed. We respectfully ask for patience and understanding as we manage this evolving situation with care and accuracy. All official updates will be shared through AMREF Flying Doctors’ official website and social media channels,” the statement read further.
