- Paul Ng’eno, elder brother of late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, has died while undergoing treatment in Eldoret.
- His death came hours after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the family in Mogondo, Narok County.
- Paul had reportedly been receiving treatment following serious injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
- Gachagua had pledged to settle his reported KSh1.8 million hospital bill before his death.
- The family is now mourning the loss of two sons within six months.
The Ng’eno family has been hit by another devastating loss following the death of Paul Ng’eno, the elder brother of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno. Paul died on Friday, August 21, while receiving treatment at a hospital in Eldoret. His death was confirmed by the family, according to reports.
Paul had reportedly been in hospital for some time after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. He underwent surgery for injuries affecting his spinal cord and throat. Although his condition was said to have been stable, his health later deteriorated.
His death has left the family facing another painful loss only months after Johana died. The two brothers have now passed away within the same year. Their mother, Mary Temas, is once again grieving the loss of a son.
The latest tragedy came shortly after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the Ng’eno family at their home in Mogondo, Narok County. During the visit, Gachagua met Paul’s mother and was informed about the financial burden created by his prolonged hospitalisation. He pledged to work with his friends to clear the medical bill.
The hospital bill was reported to have reached KSh1.8 million. Gachagua said the family had struggled to receive assistance and assured Paul’s mother that they would step in. He also offered to support the construction of a mausoleum for Johana Ng’eno.
Gachagua later expressed his condolences following Paul’s death. He said the loss was particularly painful because Mary Temas had now lost two sons in a short period. He asked God to give her and the wider family strength during the difficult moment.
Paul’s death comes less than six months after Johana was killed in a helicopter crash in Nandi County. The former MP died on February 28, 2026, alongside five other people after the aircraft crashed in the Chepkiep area of Mosop. His death shocked residents of Emurua Dikirr and leaders across Kenya.
Johana had served as the Emurua Dikirr MP since 2013. He successfully defended his seat in the 2017 and 2022 General Elections. His death prompted messages of condolence from President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Gachagua, among other political leaders.
The family’s grief has now deepened following Paul’s passing. His death has brought another period of mourning for the community that had already gathered earlier this year to bury Johana. Friends, relatives and political leaders are expected to continue sending messages of condolence to the family.
Following news of Paul’s death, Gachagua extended his sympathies to Mary Temas and the entire Ng’eno family. He acknowledged the difficulty of losing two children within such a short period. He also prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family.
Gachagua said such a loss could leave a family questioning why it had suffered repeated tragedy. However, he urged the family to seek God’s strength during the painful period. He also extended his condolences to the people of Emurua Dikirr.
Paul’s passing now adds another chapter to a difficult year for the Ng’eno family. The family is expected to announce details of his funeral arrangements in due course. His relatives and the community will now come together to mourn his life and support his mother during another difficult farewell.
