Profit of Nick Kosgei, Journalist Who Died With MP Johana Ng’eno

Born in Bomet on 31 December 2001, Nick was an upcoming young Kenyan journalist who had recently risen to prominence in the field of media and public communication.

His talents behind the camera and his instinct for news made him a well-respected member of both his peers and audience on multiple platforms.

He unfortunately died at the young age of 24 in Mosop, Nandi County, when the helicopter he was travelling on with five other people crashed on 28 February 2026, while he was working as the official photographer for MP Johana Ng’eno.

At such an early age, Nick has exhibited leadership skills and passion.

He pursued his education at Koibeiyon Secondary School and completed it in 2018. He then joined Maseno University to further his education and graduated in 2023.

While at Maseno, he was actively involved in the activities of the university’s media and leadership. He was the SOMU editor and the leader of the best student magazine ever produced in Maseno for the year 2022/2023.

He was a News Anchor and a political show host at 98.1 Equator FM, actively shaping the discourse of the students at the university, as well as informing his peers.

His passion also led him to become the President of the Student Council in Bomet County, a position he held from 2017 to 2019, actively advocating for the rights of the students.

Media Career and Professional Growth

After his graduation, Nick’s media career took off.

In 2022, he worked with NTV Kenya, especially during the 2022 Election Coverage, in which his contributions assisted in explaining issues of politics and their implications to the public.

Additionally, he interned with KBC Channel 1 TV from July to December 2022.

By December 2023, Nick was employed by the Parliament of Kenya as a journalist until he died in 2026.

In his role, he worked closely with various members of Parliament and key figures in the reporting of major issues of interest in Parliament and in politics in general.

His role required technical knowledge of photography as well as of politics, which he handled professionally.

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Tragic Final Assignment

On 28 February 2026, an AS350 helicopter (registration 5Y-DSB) carrying Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others, including Nick, crashed in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-County, Nandi County.

The craft was reported to have made an emergency landing due to bad weather before attempting to take off again, ultimately crashing around 4:30–4:45 pm, killing all six occupants.

This tragic news sent the nation into a state of shock, especially after the death of the three-term MP, Ng’eno, who was remembered for his efforts in housing policy development, as well as his contributions to the development of the community.

Nick was remembered for his efforts in telling the story, which mattered, as he impacted the Kenyan media scene at a young age.

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Legacy of a Promising Journalist

The career of the promising journalist, although brief, is a reflection of the drive and dedication of a journalist who is passionate about his work and committed to the truth.

From community radio to the national legislative arena, the career of the promising journalist is a reflection of his relentless pursuit of excellence in his chosen profession, as his known slogans say, “Destiny is all”.

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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.