MP Johanna Ngeno Among 6 People Killed in Helicopter Crash

Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno has been killed in a helicopter crash after the chopper burst into flames in Mosop, Nandi County.

Sources close to the investigation report that authorities have recovered a mobile phone and SIM card belonging to the MP at the crash scene.

Besides, reports indicate that similar gadgets belonging to Amos Kipngetich Rotich, an officer with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), have also been recovered.

Police are still working to identify the remaining four occupants of the ill-fated plane.

Nandi Plane Crash

The helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-county, Nandi County, on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Early reports indicated that it was carrying six passengers at the time of the crash.

Police Chief Samuel Mukuusi confirmed that the six passengers died in the incident, while the identities of the victims of the 4:45 p.m. crash were still being verified.

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Johana Ng’eno Career

Ng’eno is the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County.

He has represented the constituency since 2013 and was re-elected in 2017 and 2022.

Before entering politics, he served as a Director at the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) from 2008 to 2012.

Since 2013, he has been a consistent member of the Departmental Committee on Justice & Legal Affairs and the Public Investments Committee.

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Education

Ng’eno completed his early education at Mogondo Primary School, earning his KCPE between 1980 and 1987.

He then attended Maseno National School for his KCSE studies from 1988 to 1991.

He pursued higher education abroad, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Law from Kyiv TSN University in Ukraine between 2003 and 2006.

Returning to Kenya, he obtained an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) from Mount Kenya University from 2011 to 2013 and further advanced his studies with a Master of Arts in International Studies at the University of Nairobi between 2010 and 2012.

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A helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-county, Nandi County, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. PHOTO/UGC.