Six killed after helicopter bursts into flames in Mosop, Nandi county

Breaking · Tania Wanjiku · February 28, 2026
Six killed after helicopter bursts into flames in Mosop, Nandi county
Wreck of a helicopter that crashed in Chepkeip in Mosop Sub-county, Nandi County, February 28, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT
In Summary

Nandi County Police Commander Samuel Mukuusi confirmed that six people were killed in the crash.

Six people have died after a helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Chepkieb area of Mosop Sub-county, Nandi County, on Saturday. The accident happened at about 4:45pm.

Nandi County Police Commander Samuel Mukuusi confirmed that six people were killed in the crash. He said the identities of those who died are yet to be confirmed.

The helicopter went down in Chepkieb before catching fire. Details surrounding the incident remain limited.

Authorities have not released further information about the victims as identification is still pending. Emergency teams responded to the scene after the incident.

Most parts of the country have been experiencing heavy rains.

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