Kosgei died alongside the MP and other occupants while on official duty in the Mara River area, where they had travelled to assess flood damage and follow up on ongoing search and rescue operations for residents swept away by raging waters.
What was meant to be another day of service turned fatal when the helicopter encountered poor weather and low visibility, forcing an emergency landing attempt in Chepkiep Forest.
Speaking to Citizen TV, Kosgei’s father, Phillip Kosgei, recalled their final exchange, a conversation now etched painfully in his memory.
Speaking to Citizen TV, Kosgei’s father, Phillip Kosgei, recalled their final exchange, a conversation now etched painfully in his memory.
According to Phillip, his son had received a message containing bank details for his sister’s school fees on Friday, February 27. Nick had earlier assured the family that education expenses were now his responsibility.
“He told me to stop worrying about school fees. He said he would handle everything,” Phillip said, his voice heavy with emotion.
The following morning, Phillip tried to confirm whether the payment had been made and requested the bank slip.
“He told me to stop worrying about school fees. He said he would handle everything,” Phillip said, his voice heavy with emotion.
The following morning, Phillip tried to confirm whether the payment had been made and requested the bank slip.
Unlike other days, there was no response. Calls went unanswered, messages were delivered but never replied to. As the hours passed, anxiety set in.
“My other son checked if he was online, but he wasn’t. I tried WhatsApp again and again. That is when fear started growing in our hearts,” he recalled.
Later that evening, devastating news began circulating on social media: the helicopter had crashed and burst into flames shortly after a failed take-off attempt, killing all on board.
“My other son checked if he was online, but he wasn’t. I tried WhatsApp again and again. That is when fear started growing in our hearts,” he recalled.
Later that evening, devastating news began circulating on social media: the helicopter had crashed and burst into flames shortly after a failed take-off attempt, killing all on board.
Amateur footage later showed the aircraft struggling moments before impact. The pilot, Captain George Were, was described as a veteran aviator with decades of experience.
Beyond his professional life, Kosgei was the backbone of his family in Bomet County. Phillip revealed that his son, the sole breadwinner, had laid out clear plans for the year ahead—paying his sister’s school fees in full and buying land for his father.
“I was just waiting for him to come and help me. He promised me land. All our hope was in him,” Phillip said.
Tributes have since poured in from colleagues, leaders, and Kenyans online, describing Kosgei as dedicated, disciplined, and ambitious.
Beyond his professional life, Kosgei was the backbone of his family in Bomet County. Phillip revealed that his son, the sole breadwinner, had laid out clear plans for the year ahead—paying his sister’s school fees in full and buying land for his father.
“I was just waiting for him to come and help me. He promised me land. All our hope was in him,” Phillip said.
Tributes have since poured in from colleagues, leaders, and Kenyans online, describing Kosgei as dedicated, disciplined, and ambitious.
Leaked WhatsApp chats shared by friends revealed a young man with big dreams, focused on growing his career in communications and storytelling while serving the public.
On the day of the crash, Kosgei had posted WhatsApp status updates showing a calm and even cheerful moment—one video captured MP Johana Ng’eno seated near the helicopter, while another showed Kosgei smiling shortly before tragedy struck.
Kosgei’s body, alongside those of the other victims, is currently preserved at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi as burial arrangements continue.
On the day of the crash, Kosgei had posted WhatsApp status updates showing a calm and even cheerful moment—one video captured MP Johana Ng’eno seated near the helicopter, while another showed Kosgei smiling shortly before tragedy struck.
Kosgei’s body, alongside those of the other victims, is currently preserved at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi as burial arrangements continue.
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