Raila’s chopper crash-lands after dropping him in Kisumu

NAIROBI, Kenya May 30 – Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s chopper crash-landed in Kisumu Sunday, moments after dropping him to join President Uhuru Kenyatta who is touring the county.

Odinga’s pilot was taking off when the aircraft crash-landed, police said.

No casualties were reported.

“A passenger complained of chest pains but the pilot did not sustain injuries,” a police souce said.

The aircraft crash-landed at Kudho Primary School within Usenge village at 4.30pm.

There was no immediate statement from the Air Accident department in the Transport Ministry.