Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno died in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Nandi County, along with three others. The helicopter, registration 5Y-DSB, reportedly attempted an emergency landing due to bad weather before catching fire.

• The crash occurred around 4:45 pm on Saturday.
• The victims included MP Johana Ngeno, pilot George Were, and two others, Amos Kipngetich Rotict and Nick Koskei, with two more bodies yet to be identified.
• The helicopter had departed from Nairobi and made previous stops in Mararienda and attended an artist's anniversary celebration before flying to Entebbe.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has mourned the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County.

• The late MP is remembered as a fearless and vocal leader dedicated to public service and championing justice.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed profound shock and deep sadness over the loss.
• Ng’eno was lauded for his tangible development record and efforts in nurturing local talent, particularly in music, which created opportunities for young people.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has launched an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. The AS350 aircraft, registration 5Y-DSB, crashed around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday evening.

• The helicopter was en route from Endebes to Mosoriot and had six people on board.
• Among the fatalities was Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Kipyegon Ng’eno, as announced by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
• The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) is tasked with determining the circumstances of the accident.

President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County, which claimed the lives of six people, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.

• Johana Ng’eno, a friend to the President, was among the six victims.
• The deceased were traveling after attending an event in Endebes, Trans Nzoia County.
• President Ruto described Ng’eno as a "progressive and devoted servant of the people" and a leader focused on justice and equity.

The National Assembly has formed a special team to support funeral preparations following the tragic death of Emurua Dikirr Constituency Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno Kipyegon in a helicopter crash in Nandi.

• The MP was among six people who died when the helicopter, registration 5Y-DSB, crashed and burst into flames in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-county on Saturday evening.
• The support team is led by Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly.
• The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, which reportedly occurred after an emergency landing due to bad weather.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has ordered the transfer of bodies from a fatal helicopter crash in Nandi to Nairobi. The crash tragically claimed the lives of six people, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno.

• Six lives were lost in the crash.
• The directive was issued by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
• The helicopter, an Eurocopter AS350, crashed on Saturday afternoon in Nandi County.