NWHSA boss Julius Mugun eulogises MP Ngeno as water champion

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA), Julius Mugun./HANDOUT

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA), Julius Mugun, has paid glowing tribute to Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ngeno.

Mugun has described Ngeno as a selfless and dedicated leader who relentlessly championed access to clean water for every household in his constituency.

Mugun said the late lawmaker was a frequent visitor to his office, consistently pushing for the drilling of boreholes and the installation of water storage facilities to ease shortages in Emurua Dikir.

“Hon Ngeno was not only vibrant in articulating the issues of his constituents, but he also represented the wider Kenyan society. When it comes to water, he was passionate and wanted every household to have clean water,” Mugun said.

On behalf of the Authority, his family and himself, Mugun conveyed heartfelt condolences to Ngeno’s family, friends, and colleagues in the National Assembly.

“We join the rest of Kenyans in mourning the tragic passing of our leader and MP for Emurua Dikir and all those who were in the ill-fated chopper. To his family, friends, and fellow legislators, we say pole. May God grant you strength during this difficult time,” he added.

Meanwhile, teachers and pupils from Eldoret Achievers School also mourned the outspoken MP, recalling a memorable encounter with him at Parliament last year.

During an educational trip to the National Assembly, the students were warmly received by Ngeno, who encouraged them to embrace discipline and leadership.

“On behalf of my colleagues and leaders from Uasin Gishu, I welcome all the students from Rift Valley, especially Eldoret Achievers School. This is the place where laws are made and where key decisions are undertaken. Feel proud because you are the future—and that future starts now. It is important that you remain disciplined,” Ngeno told the learners at the time.

“I remember this MP. He welcomed us in Parliament, and we feel sad that he has died,” said Triza Namalwa, a Grade Six pupil at Eldoret Achievers School.