Guruh Bavati, one of the personal assistants to the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, has opened up about the emotional toll of covering the burial of his boss, who perished in a tragic plane crash last Saturday along with five others.
In a heartfelt post on Facebook, Guruh, a seasoned journalist and media officer, described the surreal and painful experience of reporting on events that he once coordinated for Ngeno.
“Covering Ngeno’s event while he is no longer breathing is truly heartbreaking. He no longer has the chance to ask me if the sound is clear, the way he always used to,” he wrote.
Guruh also paid tribute to his late colleague, journalist Nick Kosgei, who died in the same crash. Nick, who had worked closely with Guruh in managing communications for Ngeno, was laid to rest in a coffin beside his boss.
“Nick, my colleague, is also lying lifeless in the coffin. No one comes to ask me if the network is stable or whether we need a backup,” Guruh lamented, expressing the emptiness left by the absence of his usual team during such crucial events.
The emotional post highlights not only the professional bond that existed between the PA and his team but also the personal grief he is experiencing. Guruh’s words resonated widely with his followers, many of whom shared condolences and recounted their admiration for Ngeno’s leadership and the dedication of his staff.
Johana Ngeno, a prominent legislator known for his community work and commitment to public service, had relied heavily on his media and communications team to manage events and public engagements.
Guruh and Nick Kosgei were integral in ensuring that Ngeno’s activities were well-covered, a role that now carries a profound sense of loss.
“Nick, rest in peace, bro. You covered him to the very end. May you both rest in eternal peace,” Guruh concluded, capturing the heartbreak felt by those who worked closest with the late MP.
The tragic plane crash has left a void not only in public service but also in the media circles that documented and supported Ngeno’s political journey.
As mourners gather to honour the late MP and his colleague, Guruh’s poignant reflections provide a rare insight into the grief experienced behind the cameras, where the dedication to service meets the pain of personal loss.