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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to the people of Tanzania following the tragic plane accident that claimed 19 lives.<\/p>\n

The ill-fated plane crashed into Lake Victoria Sunday morning as it attempted to land at the at Bukoba Airport in stormy weather.<\/p>\n

“Kenya mourns with the people of Tanzania following a tragic plane crash. We send our deepest condolences and wish all survivors of the Precision Air tragedy a quick recovery,” Ruto said.<\/p>\n

The list of victims released by Tanzanian authorities indicated that two Kenyans were aboard the Precision Air flight.<\/p>\n

One of the Kenyans was a co-pilot of the plane.<\/p>\n

Of the 43 people onboard, 24 were rescued by first responders soon after flight PW 494 went down.<\/p>\n

Grieving Tanzanians paid emotional tribute to the victims on Monday during the handover ceremony of the bodies to families.<\/p>\n

Muslim and Christian clerics led the prayers at Kaitaba Stadium in Bukoba as hundreds of mourners wiped tears away following the country’s worst air disaster in decades.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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