The fatal helicopter crash on Saturday, February 28, 2026, that claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno and five others has reopened deep wounds among those who have previously survived near‑misses in the same aircraft. The private helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350 registered 5Y‑DSB, went down in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, around 4:45 p.m. after attempting
President William Ruto has led the country in mourning Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament (MP) Johana Ng’eno and the five killed in the Nandi helicopter crash. In a statement, Ruto said he received news about Ng’eno’s death with shock and sadness. “I have received with profound shock and deep sadness the news this evening of