The Parliament of Kenya has officially commenced funeral preparations for Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno following his tragic death in a helicopter crash on Saturday evening.
Parliament Dispatches Planning Team to Nairobi Residence
A parliamentary staff planning team has already been deployed to the late MPโs Nairobi residence to offer support to the bereaved family and begin coordinating funeral arrangements.
Hon. Ngโeno perished in a helicopter crash that occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. in the Chepkiep area of Mosop Constituency, Nandi County. The accident also claimed the lives of the pilot and four other passengers.
His body is currently preserved at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret as arrangements are being made to facilitate transfer to Nairobi.
Speaker Moses Wetangโula Terms Loss โDevastatingโ
In a formal communication to the House, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula described the incident as a devastating loss to Parliament and the nation.
โAs we mourn the loss of a devoted legislator and a committed servant of the people, I have appointed a team led by Hon. Julius Melly (Tinderet), assisted by Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri (Buuri), and eight other Members, to liaise with the family to coordinate support including the final send-off, upon decision by the family,โ said the Speaker.
The appointed team will oversee coordination between Parliament and the family as burial and memorial plans take shape.
Legacy in Parliament and Affordable Housing Act 2024
Until his untimely death, Hon. Ngโeno served as Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works and was also a Member of the Liaison Committee.
Under his leadership, the committee played a central role in the passage of the Affordable Housing Act, a landmark law that established a framework for the development and access to decent and affordable housing for Kenyans.
First elected in 2013, Ngโeno was serving his third consecutive term in the National Assembly at the time of his passing.
Memorial and Burial Details Awaited
Parliament has indicated that further details regarding memorial services, public viewing, and burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.
The sudden loss of the Emurua Dikirr legislator has sent shockwaves across the country, with leaders and constituents continuing to mourn a lawmaker remembered for his legislative influence and active constituency engagement.
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