Johana Ngeno

Also known as: Hon. Johanna Ngeno

Former Emurua Dikirr MP who died in a February 2026 helicopter crash along with five others.

2026-05-112026-09-24

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May 2026
11 MayCapital 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
11 MayThe 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

Politics

Gachagua demands answers over former MP Johana Ngeno's death

The News

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain what happened. Speaking at a rally in Emurua Dikirr on Friday, Gachagua said Ngeno's family had not found closure and cited unexplained details about the location and aircraft involved on the day of death.

21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

Gachagua demands answers over former MP Johana Ngeno's death
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain what happened. Speaking at a rally in Emurua Dikirr on Friday, Gachagua said Ngeno's family had not found closure and cited unexplained details about the location and aircraft involved on the day of death.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy security deployed for Gachagua rally in Emurua Dikirr
Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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 →
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 →