NAROK, Kenya — Narok County has released a detailed three-day burial programme for Johana Ng’eno and four others who died in a tragic helicopter crash.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu outlined a series of church services, cultural rites, and a joint ceremony scheduled from March 4 to March 6.
According to Ntutu, a church mass in honour of Ng’eno will be held in Nairobi on Wednesday at AGC Karen Church.
On Thursday, in accordance with Kipsigis customs, the bodies of Ng’eno and Wycliffe Rono will be transported from Lee Funeral Home to their respective rural homes for an overnight vigil.
The same day, the bodies of Carlos Keter, Nick Kosgey, and Amos Kipngetich will leave Nairobi early in the morning, followed by a requiem mass at Emurua Dikirr Primary School to allow members of the public to pay their last respects.
After the service, the bodies of Keter, Kosgey, and Kipngetich will be preserved at Kilgoris morgue, while those of Ng’eno and Rono will proceed to their homes.
On Friday, all five bodies will converge at Emurua Dikirr Primary School for final joint rites before each family conducts burial ceremonies at their respective homes.
“In my capacity as Governor of Narok County, I directed that all the bodies be received and preserved at Lee Funeral Home to ensure proper coordination of arrangements,” Ntutu said.
He added that the County Government of Narok will meet all funeral expenses.
Rescue Efforts Recognised
Separately, Samson Cherargei has pledged support to a young nurse who participated in the rescue mission following the crash.
In a statement on Monday, Cherargei said he had spoken to Jeptoo Jacobeth, describing her as a heroine for her role in the emergency response.
“She just cleared her studies at Kendu Bay Adventist School of Medical Sciences in February 2026 of Community Health Nurse course. She is waiting to do the Kenya Nursing Council qualifying exams scheduled for May 2026,” he said.
Cherargei disclosed that he had paid her pending school fees and examination costs to enable her to sit the exams and qualify as a registered nurse. He also promised mentorship and support in securing job placement once she qualifies.
“We shall work the journey with her until she gets placement and advance her efforts of serving humanity as an honour of our departed brothers,” he said.
The burial programme comes as leaders and residents continue to mourn the loss of the Emurua Dikirr legislator and the others who perished in the crash.
