Skydiving operations suspended in Diani, Kwale County after death of a Zambian skydiver

County government suspends skydiving in Diani

Mark Mwithaga

April 16, 2019 4:45 PM

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Skydivers during a jump at Diani

Kwale County officials on Tuesday suspended skydiving operations in Diani after a Zambian skydiver died during a jump.

Coast Regional commissioner John Elungata, who confirmed the announcement, stated that the operations had been halted due to security challenges.

Sky diver at a beach located on the Kenyan coast Pulse Live Kenya

“All skydiving expedition has been suspended over security challenges as we await further directions from the national government,” remarked Elungata.

The commissioner, further noted that the British owner of the business had no licence to run the trade.

"He had no license to practice skydiving at all. When we pressed him, he alleged to have a verbal agreement with legal authorities,” stated Coast Regional commissioner.

Pumulo's parachute got entagled

It is claimed that in March, 14 Zambians alleged to be members of Zambia’s airforce, had visited the region for the operation in which one of them lost his life.

Reports proclaimed that one of the foreigners identified as David Pumulo, had his parachute entangled with that of his colleague and managed to break free from each other.