An employee of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) jumped to this death from the control tower of the Moi International Airport, Mombasa.
KCAA says the circumstances surrounding the death of the Aerodrome Control Officer II (ATC 69) remain unclear.
“The family of the deceased was informed and our officers are working closely with the relevant authorities to investigate the incident,” KCAA said in a statement.
“Our thoughts go out to the family and friends at this difficult time. We extend our deepest sympathies and keep them in our prayers,” the authority added.
KCAA said that staff on duty and those affected would undergo counselling sessions to cope with the loss and grief.
“The Board and Management stands with all Air Traffic Control Officers during this time having lost a valuable member of the team.
“Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is saddened to confirm an unfortunate incident at our Moi International Airport, Mombasa Air Traffic Control Tower on Friday March 22, 2019, where one of our staff members, an Aerodome Control Officer II (ATC69) lost his life after jumping from the control tower in unclear circumstances,” read part of the statement by KCAA Director General.
Captain Kibe further stated that the family of the diseased had already been informed of the unfortunate incident.
“Our thoughts go out to the family and friends at this difficult time. We extend our deepest sympathies and keep them in our prayers,” read the statement.