Ruto recalls Ng’eno’s love for music as he eulogises late Emurua Dikirr MP

 “It is a delicate moment for the family… The news of the crash was heavy. It was our wish that Ng’eno and the other five members had survived,” the President said.

Ruto said he shared a close relationship with the late legislator and noted that Emurua Dikirr residents were facing a difficult moment because Ng’eno was deeply committed to his work.

“I know what Ng’eno stood for… I know how difficult it is for the residents of Emurua Dikirr because Ng’eno was passionate about what he did,” he said.

The President described Ng’eno as a leader of great promise, recalling his love for music and support for artists.

“Ng’eno enjoyed music… If there is one thing Ng’eno bothered me with, it is artists,” Ruto said, adding that the MP once asked him for Sh20 million for an artists’ competition he hosted.

Ruto also singled out Ng’eno’s role as chair of the committee overseeing the affordable housing programme, saying it had been one of the most challenging undertakings of his administration.

“When we rolled out housing it was one of the most difficult assignments… it has tested my resilience, but the chair of the committee, the Hon Ng’eno, I knew he will deliver,” he said.

The President said the affordable housing programme remains a key pillar of his administration, adding that Ng’eno will have a special place in the project.

“Today housing is the most consequential undertaking of this administration… Johana Ng’eno will have a special place in housing,” he said.

Ruto further said the government will support the families of all those who died alongside Ng’eno and confirmed that a joint mass will be held for the MP and the other victims.

“We will extend support to all of the members who died alongside Ng’eno. We will do a joint mass of Ng’eno and his team,” he said.

The President also recalled Ng’eno’s political commitment, saying the MP recently travelled to Isiolo during the by-elections to campaign for the UDA candidate.