Bomet Governor Prof Hillary Barchok has revealed that MP Johanna Ng’eno’s official photographer Nivk Kosgey who was also on board the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Nandi was a son of Bomet County.
In his message of condolence, Barchok said he was quite saddened to learn of the crash.
He recalled that Nick Kosgey was a talented son of Bomet.
According to Barchok, the young talented Nick did his internship in the County Communications Department in 2023.
“He was then a student at Maseno University, where he was also the chief editor of the Maseno University student magazine,” he said.
At the County Government, Barchok noted that Nick distinguished himself as a go getter.
That he dabbled up in writing, bilingual reporting, editing, broadcasting and photography.
“He would do it all. He was never one to put his talent to waste. His standout work soon caught the attention of Hon Johanna Ngeno who snapped him up from the county Government and employed him as his personal photographer,” stated Barchok
He eulogized Nick as the energetic and creative force behind Hon Ngeno’s media team becoming Hon Ngeno’s constant companion, and was the man behind the photos and creative short videos of Hon Ngeno.
According to Governor Barchok, Nick led a short but impactful and purposeful life.
It should be noted that Nick hailed from Kipkebe Village, Silibwet Township Ward in Bomet Central Sub County.
“We pass our condolences to family, neighbours, friends and colleagues in the National Assembly,” concluded Barchok.