Wetang’ula Forms Special Team After Death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno
Ng'eno is among six people who were aboard the helicopter that crashed and burst into flames on Saturday evening in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-county...
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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.
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MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash - March 2026
Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno died in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Nandi County, along with five others. The helicopter, registration 5Y-DSB, reportedly attempted an emergency landing due to bad weather before catching fire. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has launched an investigation into the fatal crash in Mosop, Nandi County. President William Ruto expressed deep sorrow, leading the country in mourning alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki who paid tribute to the 'fearless and vocal' late MP. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula ordered the transfer of bodies from the crash site to Nairobi, while also forming a special team to support funeral preparations.
