Who was Captain Were? Family, friends mourn pilot killed in Nandi chopper crash

Villagers remember Captain Were as soft-spoken and generous, a man whose kindness travelled far beyond the runway...

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The Kenyan aviation community and family are mourning the tragic loss of Captain George Were, the pilot of a helicopter that crashed in Nandi County on February 28, 2026, killing all six people on board.

Six people, including Captain Were and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Kipyegon Ngeno, perished in the crash.
Captain Were was known for his service, including flying Martha Karua during the 2022 General Election campaign.
He was a respected pilot with over 4,000 flying hours and was nearing retirement at age 65.