Helicopter carrying Environment PS Festus Ng’eno crash-lands in Kericho
The helicopter that crash landed at Kericho Golf Club on October 12, 2026. Principal Secretary for Environment and Forestry Festus Ngeno was among five people on board the aircraft.
What you need to know:
- Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Samuel Ndanyi confirmed that the chopper crash-landed while taking off at Kericho Golf Club.
A helicopter carrying Environment Principal Secretary Dr Festus Ng'eno has crash-landed in Kericho.
The helicopter was extensively damaged, with the pilot sustaining serious injuries in the Monday midday incident.
Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Samuel Ndanyi confirmed that the chopper crash-landed while taking off at Kericho Golf Club.
Mr Ndanyi said there were five occupants onboard the chopper, among them PS Ng’eno and three senior officers from the Department of Forestry.
“We have recorded no fatalities, but the pilot sustained some injuries and has been rushed to Kericho South Rift Hospital for treatment,” said Mr Ndanyi.
“We are still gathering more information about the incident and will update you once I get it, especially regarding what transpired."
Mr Kivinda Kilonzo, the Kericho county police commander, said investigations into the cause of the accident had started.
The helicopter was extensively damaged, with parts of the plates and tail separated from the main frame.
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