Families mourn George Were, Carlos Keter in Nandi helicopter crash - March 2026

The family of pilot George Were, who perished in a recent chopper crash in Nandi, has issued an appeal to Kenyans to continue offering prayers for them. The family of Carlos Keter, an educator described as "the hope of our family," is also in mourning following the tragic crash. Ivy Cherono mourns her brother Carlos Keter, who died in the helicopter crash in Nandi. Families of six helicopter crash victims are eulogizing their loved ones as the tragic incident has sent waves through the affected communities. Autopsies on the six victims, including former Emurua Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno, revealed they died from multiple injuries consisting of severe chest and head injuries coupled with serious burns.