Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has finally spoken after a helicopter he was travelling in crashed on Saturday.
According to the CS who described the incident as a 'small mishap', all who were onboard were safe.
He went on to say that they arrived at Nyatike, where they were headed for a funeral safely.
The CS thanked Kenyans for their concerns and prayers, following the incident.
"Arrived safely in Nyatike, Migori County with the Chairman Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to condole with our KAA MD Henry Ogoye who lost his loving mother. Earlier on, we had a small mishap and we thank God we are safe. Thank you all for your concerns, prayers and best wishes. God bless you," Murkomen said on X.
The private chopper they were in crashed as it attempted to take off in Mwachon, Baringo County.
Murkomen was with Kenya Airports Authority chairman Caleb Kositany when the incident happened Saturday morning.
They left the chopper unharmed but were advised to seek medical attention later.
The chopper registration number 5Y-PKI is privately owned but the two had hired for use.
Police were later called to guard the badly damaged chopper. Its landing gear was damaged.
