signal from the plane which went missing after take-off from Kitale on Tuesday has been traced to Aberdare forest near Kinangop.
The signal was from a mobile phone believed to be that of one of the ten passengers who were aboard the aircraft.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport control tower reported that it lost contact with the plane at 5:20pm.
The caravan aircraft registration number 5Y-CAC had 8 passengers and 2 crew members.
East African Safari Air Express, the plane’s operator, said in a statement that the 12-seater aircraft departed from Kitale for Nairobi at 4:05pm.
A search and rescue team has been mobilised by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aircraft Accident Investigation Department, and KWS.
“At present, East African Safari Air Express has no knowledge of the location or condition of the aircraft or its occupants,” the statement released on Tuesday said.
Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Unit Pius Masai said search and rescue operations were being hampered by bad weather and poor visibility.
He appealed to the public to volunteer information which may lead to quick rescue and recovery of the plane and its occupants.
“If you have any information please call 999, 911 or 112. For coordination, you may reach me on 0722644085,” he said.
Relatives and next of kin have been asked to convene at Weston Hotel for more information.