PS Ng'eno survives helicopter crash after troubled take-off in Kericho

Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno was among five people who escaped death when a Kenya Forest Service helicopter crashed at Kericho Golf Club on Monday afternoon after what witnesses described as a troubled series of take-off attempts. Kericho County Police Commander Kivida Kilonzo confirmed that no fatalities had been reported following the crash. "We are still trying to find out what happened," he said. He added that one of the five occupants has been taken to South Rift Hospital. Police were still establishing the condition of the remaining occupants and the full extent of any injuries. The helicopter, registration 5Y-FSK , came down moments after lifting off from the golf club, scattering wreckage across the grounds. Dr Ng'eno and the other occupants were rushed to South Rift Hospital in Kericho, where they received medical attention. The PS was later transferred to Kisumu for further treatment.