Whereas the bodies of the four Americans have been identified, Capt Mario’s family members say the remains they were given cannot be identified as a body. A frequent flier of Deputy President William Ruto, Magonga was one of the most experienced helicopter pilots in the country. Magonga’s family has petitioned the embassy to help in investigating what brought down the copter and resolve the mystery of the captain’s body. A captain who only identified himself as Kieran and who spoke on behalf of the pilots said Magonga inspired him to fly aeroplanes. Dr Ruto visited the pilot’s family at their Karen home where he described Magonga as “a friendly, humble, charitable, intelligent pilot with impeccable credentials”.

Source: Daily Nation March 17, 2019 04:52 UTC