Leaders have called for unity, calm, and respect as the nation mourns the tragic loss of Emurua Dikirr MP, Hon. Johana Ng’eno, and five other Kenyans who perished in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County.

Speaking at Lee Funeral Home on Sunday, 1st March, Members of Parliament and other leaders urged Kenyans to show solidarity with the bereaved families and avoid politicising the tragedy.

Buuri MP and Vice-Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works, Hon. Rindikiri Mugambi, emphasised the importance of restraint during this period of national mourning.

“Kindly don’t politicise these deaths. It is not in African culture to speak much about things we do not understand. Let us give the bereaved families time to mourn their loved ones,” said Hon. Rindikiri.

Tinderet MP, Hon. Julius Melly, urged the public to exercise patience and allow the ongoing investigations into the helicopter crash to be concluded. He assured Kenyans that there would be an opportunity for members of the public to join in mourning and paying tribute to the departed leader.

Hon. Melly also expressed appreciation to the Government for facilitating the smooth transfer of the remains from the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital to Lee Funeral Home, acknowledging the coordination that enabled the dignified handling of the process.

Echoing the sentiments, Narok County Governor, Hon. Patrick Ole Ntutu, appealed to residents of Narok and Kenyans at large to maintain peace and avoid divisive rhetoric during this difficult moment.

“Let us be calm and condole with the grieving families. We should allow the investigation process to take its course,” he stated.

On her part, Hon. Naomi Waqo led lawmakers in expressing their sympathy and solidarity with the family during this period of mourning, while paying tribute to Hon. Ng’eno’s dedicated service to the nation and his constituents.

The Parliament of Kenya through an Ad-hoc funeral planning Committee appointed by the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Moses Wetang'ula  in consultation with the family of the late Hon. Ng’eno, is coordinating funeral arrangements and will provide further communication in due course.