KERICHO, Kenya – Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno has spoken publicly following a helicopter accident at Kericho Golf Club, thanking God for the safety of everyone on board.
In a statement on Monday, October 12, Ng’eno expressed relief that all occupants survived the incident, which prompted an emergency response from county authorities.
“I thank God for our safety and I am grateful that all occupants on board the helicopter survived the incident,” he said.
The Principal Secretary also thanked members of the public, colleagues and friends who reached out with messages of support and concern after news of the accident emerged.
“I sincerely appreciate the concern, prayers and messages of support received from members of the public, colleagues and friends,” he added.
Kericho County Confirms All Five Occupants Survived
In a separate statement issued earlier on Monday, the County Government of Kericho confirmed that all five people aboard the helicopter had survived and were receiving medical attention.
The county government said it was informed of the accident in the afternoon and immediately deployed emergency response teams to assist those affected.
“We immediately dispatched ambulances and fire engines to the scene to assist the affected occupants and remain on standby to respond to any eventualities,” the statement read.
Authorities later confirmed that all five occupants had been accounted for and taken to various hospitals within Kericho town for treatment.
“We are relieved to confirm that all the 5 occupants have been accounted for and are receiving treatment at various hospitals within Kericho town for shock and minor injuries,” the county government said.
The accident prompted a coordinated response from county emergency teams, with ambulances and fire engines dispatched to the scene.
All five occupants survived, according to the county government’s statement.
