BREAKING: Member of Parliament Among Several Killed in Helicopter Crash in Mosop, Nandi County

 Tragedy has struck Mosop after a helicopter carrying several passengers, including a sitting Member of Parliament, crashed on Saturday afternoon, killing all those on board.

The crash occurred in Mosop, within Nandi County, shortly after the aircraft reportedly took off from a nearby airstrip. Eyewitnesses said the helicopter was flying at a low altitude when it appeared to lose stability before plunging to the ground and bursting into flames.

Emergency responders, including police and county disaster management teams, arrived at the scene within minutes. However, officials confirmed that there were no survivors.

Authorities have yet to officially release the name of the deceased MP pending notification of next of kin. The total number of passengers on board has also not been confirmed, though multiple fatalities have been reported.

Investigators from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and other national agencies have secured the crash site and launched an inquiry into the cause of the accident. Preliminary assessments have not ruled out mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions, but officials caution that it is too early to determine what led to the crash.

The incident has sent shockwaves across the county and the nation, with leaders and residents expressing grief and disbelief over the sudden loss. Condolence messages are already pouring in as the country awaits further details.

More updates to follow as this story develops.