The local pastor of the late Johana Ng’eno has shared the lawmaker’s plans to build a local church, urging government leaders to continue his vision following his untimely death in a helicopter crash.
Speaking at the burial service in Emurua Dikirr, Reverend Kimutai recalled Ng’eno’s ambition to construct the church, noting, “When I met the pastor earlier today, he said Ng’eno had a dream for this church.” The cleric requested that President William Ruto work with the Narok Governor to see the project through.
“Following his death, Mr President, the preacher requests that you take up the plan, working with the governor,” he said.
The burial ceremony was attended by President Ruto, as well as local leaders and community members, honoring five victims of the February 28, 2026 crash.
The tragedy claimed the lives of six people, including MP Johana Ng’eno, pilot George Were, forest ranger Amos Kipngetich Rotich, photojournalist Nick Kosgey, teacher Robert Kipkoech Keter, and a Narok County protocol officer, Wycliffe Kiprotich Rono.
Cause of the Crash
Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor confirmed that all six victims died from multiple injuries and burns sustained in the helicopter crash.
“Upon looking at the bodies, they had varying levels of injuries, which varied from head injuries, chest injuries and spinal injuries. There were also varying levels of burns; some were burnt more than others, but they were identifiable,” he stated.
While the community mourns the loss of Ng’eno and the other victims, his dream for the church now stands as a symbol of his enduring legacy, with the clergy calling on national and county leadership to ensure its fulfillment.
