NANDI COUNTY, Kenya — Eleven students from Kapsabet School for the Deaf were hospitalised on Thursday morning after an old septic tank within the school compound collapsed beneath them during an incident linked to the passing motorcade of William Ruto. According to local authorities, the students had gathered to catch…
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu recounted the final conversation he had with his son-in-law, the late Johana Ng’eno, describing it as the saddest day of his life during a memorial service held at AGC Karen on Wednesday. A Personal Loss Governor Ntutu expressed profound grief over the loss of Ng’eno,…
Naiyanoi Ntutu Ng’eno, the widow of the late Johana Ng’eno, remembered her husband as a devoted family man during a memorial service held on Wednesday for the six victims of the tragic helicopter crash in Nandi County on 28 February 2026. A Loving Husband and Father In her eulogy, Naiyanoi…
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is providing crucial support in DNA testing to identify victims of the helicopter crash that occurred on February 28 in Nandi County. Using its advanced molecular biology and forensic laboratories, KEMRI will collect DNA samples from relatives of the deceased for comparative analysis. The…
An Eldoret-based photographer, Kipchirchir Mosonik, has shared emotional details of the final moments he spent with late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, who died in a helicopter crash in Nandi County. Speaking to local media on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Mosonik described the MP as being in high spirits just…
The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret has confirmed the receipt of six bodies following a tragic helicopter crash in Nandi County. Hospital officials reported that the remains were severely burnt and beyond recognition, underscoring the devastating impact of the accident. Hospital Statement Philip Kirwa, CEO of MTRH,…
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has announced plans to rename the iconic Kipchoge Keino Stadium to William Ruto Stadium once its ongoing reconstruction is complete. The move comes as part of the county’s broader initiative to upgrade sports infrastructure and support athlete development. The stadium, which was recently commissioned by Defence…
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of Nandi and Nyeri counties on Sunday, November 16, 2025, as part of routine maintenance aimed at improving service reliability. In a notice shared on its official social media pages on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the utility confirmed that the planned…