A Kenya Air Force (KAF) helicopter has crashed at the Chemolingot Stadium in Baringo County while lifting off for a flight back to Nairobi.

In a statement, the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) said the utility helicopter hit a tree while taking off.

KDF said all on board disembarked safely. The military did not give details of the mission and specific figures on those on board.

"All passengers disembarked safely and are in stable condition," said KDF.

The chopper, a Kenya Air Force Fennec helicopter, was carrying officials who were part of the entourage accompanying Defence CS Aden Duale on a security tour of the volatile region.