- MP Johanna Ngeno died in a helicopter crash near Chepkiep Forest, along with six others, sparking grief across social media
- Blogger GK Kechwo shared his final conversation with the late MP, which lasted just 30 seconds before the tragedy struck
- A motorbike puncture delayed Kechwo by minutes, causing him to miss the doomed flight, a detail that drew an outpouring of emotional reactions from Kenyans
Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno tragically lost his life on Saturday, February 28, following a helicopter accident.
Source: Facebook
Eyewitnesses revealed that the helicopter, carrying Ngeno and six others, had briefly landed near Chepkiep Forest due to bad weather, only to take off again moments before crashing and bursting into flames.
The deaths have sent waves of grief across social media, with netizens and colleagues mourning the loss.
What was MP Ngeno’s last message to blogger?
One blogger, GK Kechwo, shared a chilling account of his last conversation with the late MP just hours before the tragedy.
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According to Kechwo, he contacted Ngeno at around 12:04 pm that day. Their conversation lasted only 30 seconds, during which Ngeno relayed a simple but pointed message.
“Our last conversation at 12:04. We only spoke for 30 seconds, and he only told me, ‘Go to Mara Rianta, let me find you there, we head to Mt Elgon,” Kechwo said.
Fate intervened when Kechwo, rushing to meet Ngeno, faced an unexpected delay. The motorbike he was riding suffered a puncture, which delayed him by just five minutes, enough for the helicopter to depart without him.
“The bike that was carrying me got a puncture past Mpata and I missed the flight by less than five minutes. I thank God for giving me a second chance to live,” he shared.
In a later post, Kechwo reflected on the moment, recalling how the rider transporting him had remarked that the delay might hold some meaning, words he had not fully understood until after the tragedy.
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He captioned a screenshot of his last call with the late MP:
“I thank God for giving me a second chance to live. Pole sana, my boss and my friends.”
The screenshot also revealed that he tried reaching the politician after learning about his death, but his calls went unanswered as Ngeno had already passed away.
See the post below:
Kenyans comfort blogger
The post drew a flood of messages from Kenyans expressing comfort and solidarity. Here are some of their messages:
Ngugi Muchae Ndolo:
“I understand when you were almost to Mararianda the helicopter took off and the motorbike rider told you that may be Kuna sababu haukuenda.Mutyo kabisa.”
Faith Ng’eno:
“Pole wee GK Kechwo .. RIP Ngong. Am yet to come in terms!”
Kiprono Kirui:
“Brother GK Kechwo please rudi kanisa God gave you a second chance ndio umtumikie.”
Ben Carson:
“You’re worshipping a living God, poleni sana.”
Weldon Rono Kechwo:
“Wah!..Thank God Ornyon…Pole Sana to those who perish. It’s painful indeed.”
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Stanley Meitekini:
“Mutyo mutyo GK Kechwo God is with you Give him glory all the times of your life.”
Source: Facebook
Did MP Ngeno’s photographer die in the crash?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Ngeno’s personal photographer, Nick Kosgei, also lost his life in the helicopter accident.
Kosgei had been documenting their journey and sharing updates on the aftermath of floods in the Mara River area before the crash occurred.
A close friend later shared private WhatsApp chats, revealing their final conversation before his death.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
