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Johana Ngeno

Also known as: Hon. Johanna Ngeno

Former Emurua Dikirr MP who died in a February 2026 helicopter crash that killed six people total.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Nelson Koech builds house for family of Ngeno helicopter crash victim By Agencies June 24, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The house, located in Soget, Emurua Dikirr Constituency, was handed over

    Nelson Koech builds house for family of Ngeno helicopter crash victim
  3. Citizen Digital

    Nelson Koech builds house for family of Ngeno helicopter crash victim By Agencies June 24, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The house, located in Soget, Emurua Dikirr Constituency, was handed over

    Nelson Koech builds house for family of Ngeno helicopter crash victim
  4. May 2026
  5. The Standard

    Keter has only ten months to fulfil his promises and complete the projects the late MP Johana Ngeno initiated.

    New Emurua Dikiir MP has his work cut out
  6. The Standard

    iango at the border of Kisii and Narok Counties. [File, Standard] Security has been beefed up in Emurua Dikirr constituency as residents go to the polls this morning to elect their next Member of Parliament in a by-election.The seat fell vacant following the death of Johana Ngeno

    Security beefed up as residents vote today in Emurua Dikirr by-election
  7. The Standard

    ocratic Alliance (UDA) and Democratic for Citizen Party (DCP) supporters clashed in Emurua Dikirr.‎‎Skirmishes broke out for a few minutes at the close of the official campaign period in Dikirr town on Tuesday evening..‎‎The by-election was occasioned by the death of Johana Ngeno

    Three injured as rival supporters clash as Emurua Dikirr heads to polls
  8. Capital News

    The seat fell vacant following the death of former area MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash on February 28.

    IEBC Confirms Readiness for Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections
  9. The Standard

    David Keter of UDA and Vincent Rotich of DCP, who are the leading contenders, staged massive rallies for the parliamentary seat left vacant by the death of Johana Ngeno.

    Emurua Dikirr by-election gathers momentum as campaigns reach fever pitch
  10. The Standard

    Five candidates will contest in the by-election, which was triggered by the death of MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash.According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the candidates are David Keter, also known as Dollarline, of UDA; Vincent Rotich (DC

    All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-election
  11. Capital News

    The seat fell vacant following the tragic death of MP Johana Ngeno, who perished alongside five others in a helicopter crash on February 28 at Chepkiep village in Nandi county.

    IEBC Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of May 14 By-Elections in Three Wards
  12. The Standard

    The Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of area MP Johana Ngeno, who died alongside five other people in a helicopter crash at Chepkiep village in Nandi County on February 28.

    IEBC receives election materials ahead of Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections

Wednesday 24 June

  1. MP Koech builds house for helicopter crash victim's family

    Emurua Dikirr MP Nelson Koech constructed a house in Soget for the family of Amos Kipngetich, who died in a February helicopter crash that also claimed the life of former area MP Johana Ngeno and five others. The house was handed over during a prayer and dedication ceremony attended by the family and local leaders.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. MP Koech builds house for helicopter crash victim's family

    Emurua Dikirr MP Nelson Koech has constructed a house for the family of Amos Kipngetich, one of six victims of a February helicopter crash that killed former area MP Johana Ngeno. The house was handed over during a prayer and dedication ceremony in Soget.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. New Emurua Dikiir MP vows rapid project completion before 2027

    Newly elected MP David Keter, who won the Emurua Dikiir by-election with 18,266 votes, says he has ten months to deliver on campaign promises and complete projects initiated by his late predecessor, including a proposed university, market facilities, and road construction.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. Security heightened for Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election today

    Security has been deployed in Emurua Dikirr constituency as residents vote to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash on February 28. The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner has warned against unlawfulness and declared that security officers will take decisive action against lawbreakers and those inciting violence.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Three injured in UDA-DCP clash in Emurua Dikirr by-election

    At least three people sustained injuries after UDA and DCP supporters clashed in Emurua Dikirr during the close of the official campaign period on Tuesday evening. The by-election was occasioned by the death of Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash in February.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. IEBC confirms readiness for Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it has finalized preparations for Thursday's by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency and Porro and Endo wards, with all election materials dispatched, polling stations to open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m., and election officials trained on professionalism and integrity.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns intensify ahead of Thursday poll

    UDA's David Keter and DCP's Vincent Rotich held final campaign rallies ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election for the seat left vacant by Johana Ngeno's death. The contest is seen as determining the political influence of President William Ruto and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua in the Rift Valley.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns end amid UDA-DCP rivalry

    Campaigns for the Emurua Dikirr by-election closed on Tuesday, 48 hours before voting on Thursday, with five candidates competing. The election, triggered by the death of MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash, is being framed as a political battle between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with their respective candidates — David Keter (UDA) and Vincent Rotich (DCP) — making final appeals to voters.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. IEBC receives ballot papers for May 14 by-elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission received ballot papers and statutory election forms for May 14, 2026 by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency and Porro and Endo wards, with materials now in secure storage ahead of distribution to polling stations.

    11 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. IEBC receives ballot papers for three May 2026 by-elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has received ballot papers and statutory election forms for by-elections scheduled for May 14, 2026, in Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County, Porro Ward in Samburu County, and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The materials arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday and have been transported to secure storage ahead of distribution to polling stations.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

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