A helicopter crashed at Kericho Golf Club on Monday, October 12, while attempting to take off, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of those on board.

The five occupants were taken to hospital for medical assessment following the crash and were reported to be in safe condition.

Preliminary information indicates poor weather may have contributed to the incident, although the exact cause of the crash had not been officially established.

The helicopter came down within the golf club compound shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency response and drawing attention from members of the public at the scene.

Among those involved in the crash was Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno.

Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said all five occupants survived the incident and were rushed to South Rift Hospital for treatment.

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