Kenyan MP Among Six People Killed in Helicopter Crash

March 1, 2026Updated: March 1, 2026

NAIROBI—A helicopter ‌crash in western Kenya on Saturday ‌killed six people, including ⁠a member of parliament, police and government officials said.

The ​helicopter crashed in Nandi County, ⁠in the North Rift region. The cause was not immediately clear. County police commander Samuel Mukusi told Kenyan television ‌station ⁠Citizen TV that the MP, the pilot, ‌and four other people had died.

President William Ruto ​identified the lawmaker as Johana ​Ng’eno, of Emurua ​Dikirr constituency, in a post on X.

“Our thoughts ⁠and prayers are with his family, his friends, the people of Emurua ​Dikirr, and all ⁠the victims and families affected ​by the ​helicopter ‌crash in Mosop, Nandi County,” Ruto wrote.

The other passengers were ‌not identified.