One Kenyan and four foreigners believed to be tourists lost their lives, although police have not released details or identities of those on board.
“There were five occupants in the plane, and they did not survive,” said James Mogera, Kericho County Police Commander.
The Cessna Aircraft is said to have taken off from Maasai Mara and was heading to Lodwar when it crashed in Kamwingi area, as confirmed by police officer.
Police and other emergency teams were immediately stationed to the scene to retrieve bodies from the wreckage of the white plane registration 5Y-BSE.