According to those who were near the scene, the ill-fated chopper appeared to struggle in the air moments before disaster struck.
Residents said they noticed the aircraft hovering unusually low, as though the pilot was searching for a safe landing spot.
Within minutes, what seemed like a controlled emergency landing turned into a fatal incident.
Nandi County Police Commander Samuel Mukuusi confirmed the crash, noting that it occurred just hours after the MP had posted a video of himself aboard the helicopter.
The confirmation sent shockwaves across the county and beyond, as leaders and citizens tried to come to terms with the sudden loss.
One eyewitness who spoke to Citizen TV described the tense atmosphere as the helicopter descended.
He said the weather was foggy, with poor visibility that may have made flying conditions difficult.
“We heard the helicopter hovering above us. It looked like it was trying to identify a place to land. Eventually, it came down, and we thought the situation had been managed,” the witness said.
However, what followed left locals in disbelief. According to the account, the helicopter did not remain on the ground for long.
The witness claimed that one of the passengers appeared to signal to the pilot, possibly encouraging him to continue with the journey.
“After it took off again, it only stayed in the air for about two minutes before it went down,” the man added.
Another resident recounted that the helicopter hit trees before crashing.
The impact was reportedly so severe that debris and the bodies of the occupants were scattered across the crash site.
Thick smoke and flames quickly engulfed parts of the wreckage, creating a heartbreaking scene in the forested area.
Photos and videos circulating online showed heavy smoke rising from the crash site as locals gathered at a distance.
Many were visibly shaken, struggling to comprehend what had just happened in their quiet community.
The news of the crash prompted an outpouring of grief on social media.
Kenyans from different walks of life shared condolence messages, remembering the MP as a bold and vocal leader.
Among those who mourned him was President William Ruto, who described Ng’eno as a progressive and devoted servant of the people.
In his tribute, the Head of State said he had received the news with profound shock and deep sadness, praising the late MP for his tireless service to the residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County.
As investigations begin to determine the exact cause of the crash, residents of Nandi remain haunted by the terrifying moments they witnessed.
For many, the memory of the hovering helicopter, the brief emergency landing, and the crash just minutes later will not fade anytime soon.
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