- A Kenya Forest Service helicopter crashed at Kericho Golf Club on the morning of October 12, 2026
- The aircraft, registration 5Y FSK, had four occupants on board at the time of the incident
- Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno, who was among those on board, broke his silence on the crash
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Principal Secretary for the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, Festus K. Ng'eno, has publicly confirmed he was on board the Kenya Forest Service helicopter that crashed in Kericho on Monday, October 12, 2026, and that he came out of the incident unharmed.
Source: Twitter
Ng'eno addressed the public through a post on his social media account, saying he wanted to put to rest any anxiety about his condition.
"I wish to reassure members of the public that I am safe and doing well following the helicopter crash. I sincerely appreciate the concern, prayers, and messages of goodwill from fellow Kenyans," the PS said, adding his gratitude for the support he had received.
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"Thank you all for your overwhelming support, kindness, and prayers during this time," he said.
Source: Twitter
What happened at Kericho Golf Club
The Kenya Forest Service issued a formal media statement confirming that its helicopter, registration 5Y FSK, came down at Kericho Golf Club on the morning of October 12, 2026. The aircraft had one pilot and three passengers on board at the time.
The incident occurred shortly after take-off, with reports indicating that it was raining at the time. All four occupants sustained injuries but were accounted for and confirmed to be out of danger.
KFS said authorities have moved to secure the area around the crash site. A formal inquiry is under way to determine the circumstances that caused the aircraft to go down.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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