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A sombre atmosphere engulfed Lee Funeral Home on Wednesday morning as families of the victims of the recent helicopter crash gathered for prayers ahead of a joint requiem service.
Relatives of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, George Were, Robert Keter, Amos Rotich, Wycliffe Rono, and Nicholas Kosgei later proceeded to the Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen for the combined memorial service.
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Dressed in black, mourners were visibly overcome with emotion as clergy welcomed and prayed with the bereaved families.
The requiem, organised by Parliament in partnership with the families, attracted senior leaders including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Members of Parliament, government officials, and members of the clergy.
Speakers offered prayers and messages of comfort, paying tribute to the lives and service of the deceased.
On Thursday, Ng’eno’s body will be transported to Emurua Dikirr Primary School for a church service and overnight vigil to allow residents to honour him. His burial is set for Friday, March 6, 2026, at the same venue, with President William Ruto expected to attend. The burial ceremonies for the other victims will follow thereafter.
Earlier in the morning, uniformed officers carried the caskets into the church as pastors delivered sermons and the congregation observed moments of silence, underscoring the deep sense of national mourning following the tragic crash.
