President William Ruto has paid a condolences visit to the home of the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno who died in a tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County.
In a post, on March 2, 2026, the Head of State praise the late MP for the contributions he made to the welfare of the community.
“Mheshimiwa, You did your best. You contributed to the welfare of the community, the nation and humanity. Condoled with the family of my friend, the Late Mheshimiwa Johana Ng’eno, at their Karen home.May we draw comfort from the word of the Lord in Psalm 147:3. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” the Head of the Republic stated.
This comes days after the incident occured where the helicopter crashed and burst into flames claiming Ng’eno’s life alongside five others in Mosop Sub‑County, Nandi County, on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Reports indicate that the plane had an emergency landing due to bad weather but as it was about to take off again, it crashed.
In his tribute, President Ruto described Ng’eno as a devoted servant to his people.
“I have received with profound shock and deep sadness the news this evening of the passing of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Mheshimiwa Johana Ng’eno. My friend, Mheshimiwa Ng’eno, was a progressive and devoted servant of the people who aworked tirelessly on behalf of the residents of Emurua Dikirr,” Ruto said.
“He was focused, vocal, and fearless; a leader who stood firmly for justice and equity for all. He will be remembered for the tangible progress achieved under his leadership and his exemplary commitment to promoting local talent, especially in music. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, the people of Emurua Dikirr, and all the victims and families affected by the helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County”, the Head of State added.
