A Kenya Defence Forces helicopter has crashed and caught fire in Sindar, Kaben, on the border of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties.
According to the police, five occupants of the chopper have died while three have survived.
The three survivors have been airlifted by a second KDF aircraft.
Elgeyo Marakwet County Commandant Peter Mulinge confirmed the incident.
According to the county commandant, the ill-fated aircraft was among three choppers which were leaving Cheptulel area.
It was the first to take off before crash landing minutes later.
According to the county police boss, KDF has cordoned off the scene of the crash.
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