National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the untimely death of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno, who perished in a helicopter crash on Saturday afternoon.
In a solemn communication to the House, the Speaker informed Members of Parliament and the broader parliamentary fraternity that Ng’eno, MP, was among six people who lost their lives in the crash that occurred at around 4:45 p.m. in Mosop, Nandi County.
“It is with profound sorrow that I hereby notify the House and the entire Parliamentary fraternity of the untimely and tragic demise of the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Constituency,” the Speaker said.
Ng’eno was serving his third consecutive term in Parliament, having first been elected in 2013.
At the time of his death, he chaired the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works and was also a member of the Liaison Committee.
In the 12th Parliament, he served as a member of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee.
Under his leadership, the Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works Committee played a central role in the passage of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, which established a legal framework for the development and access to decent and affordable housing for Kenyans.
Born in 1972, Ng’eno began his education at Mogondo Primary School before proceeding to Maseno National School for his secondary studies. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Law from Kyiv TSN University in Ukraine.
He advanced his academic journey in Kenya, obtaining a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Laws degree from Mount Kenya University, and a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. In September 2025, he was admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
On behalf of the House and the Parliamentary Service Commission, Speaker Wetang’ula conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late MP, as well as to the families of the other passengers who perished in the crash.
The Speaker announced the appointment of a parliamentary team led by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, MP, assisted by Mugambi Rindikiri MP, and eight other Members, to liaise with the family and coordinate support arrangements, including funeral preparations, subject to the family’s wishes.
Further details regarding the tragic incident and funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated in due course.
The nation now mourns a devoted legislator and committed public servant whose career spanned over a decade in Parliament.
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