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February 28, 2026
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MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash

"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said...

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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.

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