Governors visit Johana Ng’eno’s Karen home to pay their tributes
By Mustafa Juma, March 4, 2026A section of governors on the night of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, visited the home of the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament (MP) Johana Ng’eno in Karen, Nairobi, to convey their condolences.
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, in a post shared via his official Facebook account, stated that the visit also provided the opportunity for the county chiefs to stand in solidarity with Ng’eno’s family during this difficult time.
“Together with my colleague Governors and other leaders, we paid a visit to the residence of the late MP, Hon. Johanna Ng’eno, to convey our heartfelt condolences and stand in solidarity with his family during this difficult time,” Sang stated.
Taking to her official X account on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga revealed that she had also joined her fellow governors at Ng’eno’s home in Karen to share her personal condolences with his family.
In her statement, Wanga further prayed that God grant Ng’eno’s family comfort and strength.
“In light of the heartbreaking helicopter crash that took the lives of Hon. Johanna Ng’eno and five others, I joined fellow governors at his home in Karen to share my personal condolences with his family. We pray that God grants them comfort and strength during this incredibly difficult time,” Wanga stated.
MPs’ visit
The governors’ visit came hours after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula led a delegation of MPs to condole with the family of Ng’eno at their home in Karen.
Speaking on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after the visit, Wetang’ula described Ng’eno as one of Parliament’s finest members, praising his conduct, leadership, and debate skills.
The three-term legislator chaired the Housing Committee, overseeing the government’s affordable housing programme, development of public markets, and construction of school hostels.
Wetang’ula was accompanied by members of the Parliamentary Service Commission, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, and Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, among other leaders.
Ng’eno’s death
Ng’eno died on Saturday, February 28, 2026, when a helicopter, registration 5Y-DSB, crashed in Mosop, Nandi County, reportedly due to bad weather.
He was travelling with pilot George Were, forest ranger Amos Kipng’etich, photojournalist Nick Kosgey, and teacher Robert Keter. All five died in the crash.
A requiem Mass for Ng’eno will be held today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Africa Gospel Church in Karen. His body will be moved to his Emurua Dikir home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, for a vigil.
A joint final rite for all five victims will be held at Emurua Dikir Primary School on Friday, March 6, 2026, before they are laid to rest in their respective homes.