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Kenyan Families Affected by Ethiopia Plane Crash to Receive Compensation of Sh11.3 Billion

Kenyan Families Affected by Ethiopia Plane Crash to Receive Compensation of Sh11.3 Billion

NAIROBI, Kenya — August 31, 2026 — Kenyan families affected by the plane crash in Ethiopia are expected to receive a total of Sh11.3 billion after a settlement that ended a seven-year court dispute.

According to KBC Swahili, the settlement includes compensation for the affected Kenyan families, with the total amount reported to be Sh11.3 billion.

The settlement marks a significant step in concluding the long legal process that followed the incident.

The involved families have been waiting for the dispute's resolution for several years, as the case went through various legal stages.

Compensation payments are expected to be made according to the terms of the settlement reached by the parties.

Further details on the implementation of the agreement are expected to be released as the payment process progresses.

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