Five cheat death as another helicopter crashes in Kenya

An aircraft belonging to the Kenya Forest Service crashed in central Kenya on October 12, 2026, with five people onboard, including Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno. All occupants survived and were taken to hospital after the helicopter lost control shortly after takeoff in bad weather. The police confirmed there were no fatalities, but the pilot sustained serious injuries. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.