NAIROBI, Kenya- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for an independent international investigation into the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno.
Speaking during his visit to Ng’eno’s family in Mogondo, Emurua Dikirr, on Friday, Gachagua said he did not believe the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) should handle the investigation into the former MP’s death.
“Ng’eno’s death cannot be investigated by the DCI. We want to ask William Ruto to invite Scotland Yard or the FBI to come and investigate the crash,” Gachagua said.
Ng’eno died on February 28, 2026, alongside five other people when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in Chepkiep, Mosop, Nandi County.
The victims included the pilot, a Kenya Forest Service ranger, Ng’eno’s photographer, a teacher and a Narok County government protocol officer.
The crash was taken up by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID), which is responsible for investigating aircraft accidents in Kenya.
A preliminary investigation report released in March said the helicopter encountered thick fog, drizzle and extremely low visibility before the crash.
Investigators established that the aircraft had made an emergency landing in an open field because of poor visibility before taking off again and subsequently striking terrain.
The preliminary findings also indicated that the helicopter had valid maintenance certification, no deferred defects and sufficient fuel, while key components, including the digital engine control unit, engine multifunction display and GPS unit, were recovered and sent to France for analysis.
Gachagua has previously raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Earlier this month, he claimed he had received intelligence suggesting that fuel allegedly transported from Lodwar was used to refuel the helicopter in Eldoret shortly before the fatal flight.
He also alleged that a vehicle suspected of transporting the fuel was intercepted at Eldoret Airstrip before its driver was released.
Gachagua has now renewed his call for an external investigation, specifically asking President William Ruto to bring in investigators from the FBI or Scotland Yard.
His remarks came as he paid tribute to Ng’eno, whom he described as a friend, during his Emurua Dikirr tour. Gachagua visited the family, laid a wreath at Ng’eno’s grave and later committed to supporting the construction of a mausoleum in honour of the late MP.
