Environment Principal Secretary Festus K. Ng’eno was among occupants of a Kenya Forest Service (KFS) helicopter that crashed at Kericho Golf Club on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The helicopter, registration number 5Y-FSK, reportedly crashed while attempting to take off at the golf club in Kericho County.
Kericho County Police Commander Kivindu Kilonzo said several occupants sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital in stable condition, according to The Star. No fatalities had been reported.
The Kenya Forest Service later confirmed that the aircraft had four occupants, comprising one pilot and three passengers, and that all were safe and accounted for.
In a statement issued on Monday, the agency said the crash site had been secured and investigations would be conducted to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Initial reports indicated that the helicopter lost altitude shortly after take-off, amid heavy rains in the area.
The cause of the crash had not been officially established by the time of publication.
