EXPLAINER: Why Gachagua Skipped MP Ng’eno’s Burial Despite Close-Knit Relationship
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is among key leaders who skipped the burial of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.
Gachagua stated that his principles could not allow him to sit with leaders he accuses of humiliating the lawmaker during his lifetime.
In a lengthy tribute to the fallen MP, Gachagua described Ng’eno as a close friend, confidant and political ally, adding that ‘death has robbed Kenya…of a fearless and outspoken leader’.
Gachagua said the legislator spent years boldly championing the interests of his community.
Insisting he often faced political hostility and isolation for speaking out about what he termed systemic marginalisation of the community.
However, Gachagua said he will not be travelling to Emurua Dikirr, where the legislator will be laid to rest, citing his principles in a strongly worded message.
“I am abhorred by the hypocrisy of your tormentors. I have seen your tormentors who hunted you like an antelope shedding crocodile tears and shamelessly pretending to mourn your death,” Gachagua said.
Adding, “I would have wanted to come and bury you but my principles can’t allow me to sit with those who tormented and persecuted you in life as they pretend to love you in death.”
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The funeral service has been attended by President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, Defense Cabinet Secretary Siopan Tuya and Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who is the father-in-law to Ng’eno, among other senior national leaders.
Ng’eno died on February 28, when a private helicopter, registration 5Y-DSB, crashed in the Chepkieb area of Mosop, Nandi County, at around 4:45 PM, killing all six people on board.
Among those killed in the crash are Kenya Forest Service ranger Amos Kipngetich Rotich, photographer Nick Kosgei, teacher Robert Kipkoech Keter, Narok County government Protocol Officer Wycliffe Kiprotich Rono, and Captain George Were.
A preliminary report by the National Police Service and the Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, released on Sunday, March 1, revealed that the helicopter was flying at a very low altitude before it struck trees and crashed.
EXPLAINER: Why Gachagua Skipped MP Ng’eno’s Burial Despite Close-Knit Relationship
