Prominent Kenyan leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, are defending the late pilot, Captain George Were, against social media criticism following the helicopter crash that killed six people, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.

• Six lives were lost in the tragic helicopter crash.
• Key figures defending the pilot include National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Defence CS Soipan Tuya.
• Leaders highlighted Captain George Were’s professionalism and skill, with some sharing personal experiences of flying with him under challenging conditions.