Fresh details have emerged about the late Johana Ngeno, painting a picture of a leader who remained accessible to his constituents and Kenyans abroad.
Alfred Koech Sergent has shared an emotional account of his last conversations with the Emurua Dikirr legislator, revealing plans the MP had to travel to Australia to engage the Kenyan diaspora.
According to Koech, Ngeno stood out among Rift Valley leaders for his openness and readiness to help anyone who reached out to him.
“To be sincere, Johana Ngeno was a great leader. He received calls from anyone without judging who they were,” Koech said.
He added that the MP served people beyond his constituency boundaries, responding to issues regardless of jurisdiction.
Koech disclosed that Ngeno had promised to visit Australia to meet and interact with the Kenyan community living there, a trip that had generated excitement among Kenyans abroad.
The two had also made personal plans to meet late last year.
“I was to host him for Choma on December 28 at my home in Mutwot, but unfortunately his function in Uganda delayed him,” he recalled.
Despite the postponement, Koech said they remained optimistic and were looking forward to future engagements.
“We had plans, something we were truly looking forward to,” he added.
The revelations come as Kenyans continue to mourn the MP, who died in a tragic helicopter crash that claimed six lives, sending shockwaves across the country.
Leaders, colleagues, and citizens have described Ngeno as a dedicated public servant who prioritized accessibility and service to the people.
Koech sent heartfelt condolences to the legislator’s family and friends, joining the nation in mourning a leader many say leaves behind a legacy of humility, inclusivity, and commitment to service.
His death has not only robbed Emurua Dikirr residents of their representative but also dashed hopes of diaspora engagements he had envisioned.