Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei has announced that he has cleared examination and outstanding school fees for a young nurse who attempted to rescue victims of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Johana Ngeno and five others on Saturday.
In a statement issued after a phone conversation with the medic, Cherargei described Ms. Jeptoo Jacobeth as a heroine who responded during the rescue mission following the ill-fated crash.
The senator said the nurse had recently completed her studies at Kendu Bay Adventist School of Medical Sciences in February 2026, where she pursued a Community Health Nurse course.
According to Cherargei, the nurse is currently awaiting the Kenya Nursing Council qualifying examinations scheduled for May 2026, a mandatory step before registration as a practicing nurse in Kenya.
The senator said he had settled her pending school fees and paid for the upcoming exams to facilitate her clearance and ensure she proceeds with registration without financial obstacles.
“We shall walk the journey with her until she gets placement and advances her efforts of serving humanity as an honour to our departed brothers,” Cherargei stated.
The helicopter crash shocked residents of Emurua Dikirr and beyond, claiming the life of Ngeno, who was serving his first term as area MP, alongside five other occupants.
The tragedy triggered an outpouring of grief across political divides, with leaders from the Rift Valley and other regions sending condolence messages.
Cherargei also thanked the Chepkiep community in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County, for what he termed solidarity and swift response during the tragic incident.
Local residents were among the first to arrive at the crash scene before emergency responders took over.
As investigations into the cause of the crash continue, the senator’s gesture has drawn attention to the role played by first responders and community members during emergencies, highlighting the need to support health professionals at the grassroots level.