Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno is among six people who died in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County on February 28. Authorities are investigating the cause, while families of the victims are being notified. The incident raises fresh concerns over air safety in the region.
A tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County has claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno along with five others. The accident occurred on Saturday, February 28, sending shockwaves across Kenya’s political landscape.
Authorities confirmed that six people died when the aircraft went down in Chepkeip area, Mosop Sub-county. Security officers were quick to begin recovery operations, retrieving items including mobile phones and SIM cards believed to belong to the late MP and Amos Kipngetich Rotich, a Kenya Forest Service officer also on board.
Police have not yet disclosed the identities of the remaining four victims as families are being notified. Investigators are conducting forensic analyses and gathering witness accounts to piece together the circumstances that led to the crash.
MP Ng’eno, first elected in 2013, retained his seat in both the 2017 and 2022 general elections, earning a reputation as a vocal and firm lawmaker.
His sudden death leaves a leadership gap in Emurua Dikirr and is expected to trigger a by-election once the seat is officially declared vacant.
The tragedy has reignited discussions on air safety, particularly concerning light aircraft operations in Kenya.
Political leaders and the public have begun sending messages of condolence to the victims’ families, while authorities urge calm and caution against speculation.
Further updates are expected as investigators work to establish the full facts surrounding the crash.
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