Aircraft accident investigators have issued an update on the August 7 plane crash, confirming the recovery of the aircraft's black box.

The crash involved a light aircraft operated by the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Flying Doctors, which went down in Mwihoko, Kiambu County.

Speaking to reporters on August 8 in Mwihoko, Fred Kabunge, Director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department, confirmed that the crucial device had been located during the ongoing probe.

He revealed that the black box, which belonged to the AMREF aircraft, had initially been picked up by police officers at the crash site, who were reportedly unaware of its significance.