The Lower Eastern Times

List: Prominent Kenyan Officials Who Died in Helicopter Crashes

Kenya has witnessed several heartbreaking incidents in which prominent leaders and high-ranking officials have died in helicopter crashes, highlighting the risks associated with air travel even for top officials. The latest tragedy occurred on February 28, 2026, claiming the life of a sitting Member of Parliament and five others. Click …

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Power Outages Alert: These Areas Will Go Dark on March 2

Kenya Power has announced that residents in selected parts of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, and Vihiga will experience planned power interruptions on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to the company, the outages are scheduled to occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and customers are advised to take necessary precautions to …

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Linus Kaikai Pays Emotional Tribute to MP Ng’eno, Reflects on Their Friendship

Citizen TV Editorial director Linus Kaikai has shared his grief over the sudden death of Johana Ng’eno, describing the late lawmaker as a courageous and self-made leader. In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following news of the fatal helicopter crash, Kaikai spoke about the close bond he …

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Why Is China Proud of the Great Wall?

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College The Great Wall of China stands as one of the most remarkable architectural achievements in human history. Stretching across mountains, deserts, and grasslands of northern China, the wall symbolizes strength, endurance, and national pride. Built over several centuries by different Chinese dynasties, it was …

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Minute by Minute: How Ngeno’s Helicopter Vanished From the Sky

Davis Chirchir has detailed the last known movements of the helicopter that went down shortly after dropping off radar, killing Johana Ngeno and five others. Speaking to journalists at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Transport Cabinet Secretary reconstructed the aircraft’s journey from takeoff to the moment communication was lost, offering …

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What We Know so far About the US-Israel Attacks and Iran’s Retaliation

By: BBC Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed after Israel and the US launched a “massive” and ongoing attack against Iran’s leadership and military. US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian forces to lay down their arms, and for Iran’s people to rise up against its government. …

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Meet Me at the NDC, Oburu Tells Critics Questioning His Leadership

Oburu Oginga has called on those disputing his position as leader of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to attend the party’s upcoming National Delegates Conference scheduled for March 27, saying the forum will provide a legitimate and democratic space to address the controversy. Speaking amid claims that his leadership was not …

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Inside the Final Moments of the Helicopter That Killed MP Ngeno

The helicopter that went down in Nandi County, claiming the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno and five others, has been identified as an Airbus H125 bearing registration 5Y-DSB. The aircraft type, previously referred to as the Eurocopter AS350 B3e, is a light single-engine helicopter commonly deployed worldwide for …

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Education Then And Now: Is Student Safety Slipping Away?

By: Rose Murimi, Jewel Technical College For generations, schools have been regarded as safe havens where children grow intellectually, socially, and morally. Parents once believed that once a child walked through the school gate, they were secure and protected. There was deep trust in the education system, and schools were …

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Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno Dies in a Helicopter Accident

Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, is among six people who lost their lives after a helicopter they were travelling in crashed and caught fire near Chepkieb Forest in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening. The aircraft is reported to have gone down at around 4:45pm shortly …

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