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Photo: Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Johanna Ng’eno is buried at her home in Mogondo

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  • Thousands of mourners gathered in Narok as Emurua Member of Parliament Dikirr Johanna Ng’eno was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony attended by senior national leaders
  • The funeral at his home in Mogondo followed days of honor after the fatal helicopter crash that killed him and five others
  • TUKO.co.ke has collected images of sad feelings, traditions and honors that marked the passing of the speaker

Tears, songs and silent reflection filled as thousands gathered in Narok to bid farewell to Emurua MP Dikirr Johanna Ng’eno.

Emurua MP Dikirr Johanna Ng’eno was buried in Mogondo, Narok county. Photo: William Ruto, Oscar Sudi.
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The MP who served three terms was buried on Friday, March 6, at his Mogondo home in his constituency in Narok county.

The emotional funeral followed a farewell ceremony that attracted thousands of residents, leaders and friends who came out to honor the speaker.

Ng’eno died on Saturday, February 28, after a helicopter crashed in Chepkiep area of ​​Mosop, Nandi county. The accident resulted in the death of five other passengers: Amos Kipngetich Rotich, Nicholas Kosgey, Wycliffe Kiprotich Rono, Robert (Carlos) Keter and Captain George Were.

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Ng’eno’s burial site in his Mogondo residence turned into a sea of ​​sadness as mourners struggled to accept the tragedy.

Family members, residents and political leaders wept in public while others stood silently contemplating as the casket was lowered into the ground.

President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithur Kindiki led the delegation of the national government in the event.

Below are photos from the funeral.

Johana Ng'eno's wife during burial
Johanna Ng’eno’s wife and her daughter laying a wreath at the MP’s grave. Photo: Oscar Sudi.
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Johana Ng'eno burial
Leaders and friends throwing soil at Johanna Ng’eno’s grave during her funeral. Photo: Oscar Sudi.
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Johana Ng'eno's mother
Johana Ng’eno’s mother Mary Temas during her son’s funeral. Photo: Oscar Sudi.
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Johana Ng'eno burial
Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi (wearing a black suit) with his colleague from Tinderet Julius Melly laying a wreath at Johana Ng’eno’s grave. Photo: Oscar Sudi.
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