President William Ruto has send a message of condolences to the victims of the passenger jet crash in Potomac River in Washington DC.
In a statement early Thursday following the crash, Ruto prayed for strength to America at large, as they go through the loss.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the terrible air accident in Washington, D.C,” he said.
“May the Almighty give strength to the families, President Donald Trump and the people of the United States of America during this difficult moment.”
According to BBC, the American Airlines flight carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with a military helicopter as it approached Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Consequently, the plane crashed into the Potomac River, splitting in half.
The plane was coming from Wichita, Kansas, according to the airline.
A defence official said three US army soldiers were onboard the Black Hawk military helicopter that collided with the jet.
US President Donald Trump said he had been "fully briefed on the terrible accident".
"Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise," he said in a statement.
Takeoffs and landings have since been halted at the airport as emergency personnel respond to the incident, the airport wrote in a post on X.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was conducting an investigation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also said they were monitoring the situation.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed his "deep sorrow" about the collision in a video which has been posted to the airline's website.
Officials said boats and divers had started searching the water for survivors.
According to CBS, 18 bodies have been pulled from the Potomac River so far.