Belgut MP Nelson Koech is joined by other leaders and residents during the handover of the house at Soget, in Emurua Dikirr on June 19, 2026/HANDOUT
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has fulfilled a promise made following the death of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) ranger Amos Kipngetich Rotich by handing over a newly completed house to his family.
Kipngetich was among the six people who died in the February 28, 2026 helicopter crash in Chepkieb, Mosop, Nandi County, that also claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno.
Koech handed over the house to Rotich's mother at Soget, in Emurua Dikirr, as part of the support package he committed to the family after the tragedy.
Belgut MP Nelson Koech with the late Amos Rotich's mother/HANDOUT
Apart from the new house, Koech is also financing the education of Rotich's brother.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Koech said the project was undertaken following a directive from President William Ruto, who pledged support to the family during Kipngetich's burial.
“This is about honouring the sacrifice of a young Kenyan who served his country diligently and lost his life in the line of duty. We made a promise to his family, and today we have delivered it,” Koech said.
Rotich served as a KFS ranger and was assigned as a bodyguard to the late MP.
Family members and local leaders described him as hardworking, disciplined and deeply committed to supporting his relatives.
At the time of his death, the officer was the sole breadwinner of his family.
He was also helping educate his siblings and had begun building a house for his mother before tragedy struck.
It was after the burial that the MP visited the family to assess their needs, where he pledged to complete the construction of the house.
The fatal crash occurred shortly after the helicopter took off from Endebes. Investigators initially cited poor weather conditions as a possible factor in the accident.
The aircraft burst into flames on impact, killing all six people on board.
Besides Rotich and Ng'eno, those killed in the crash were pilot George Were, photojournalist Nick Koskey, teacher Carlos Keter and protocol officer Wycliff Rono.
The handover of the house brought emotional scenes as family members thanked the government and well-wishers for standing with them following the tragedy.
Rotich's mother said the house would remain a lasting reminder of her son's sacrifice and the support extended to the family during one of its darkest moments.
Area MP David Keter, among other local leaders, were present during the event.
