[PHOTOS] Joint memorial service held for helicopter crash victims at AGC Karen

The remains of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during the requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

A joint memorial service for the late Emurua Dikirr MP and five others who perished in a helicopter crash was held on Wednesday morning at the Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi.

Families of the victims gathered at Lee Funeral Home before proceeding to the church for the solemn service, which drew relatives, well-wishers; members of Parliament; government officials; and clergy.

The service marked the first major public farewell after the tragic February 28 crash in Mosop, Nandi County, that claimed six lives, including the pilot and members of the MP Johana Ngeno's team.

Parliament suspended its morning sitting to allow legislators to attend the ceremony, underscoring the national significance of the loss.

Following the requiem at AGC Karen, the bodies will be taken to Emurua Dikirr Primary School on Thursday for a public service and overnight vigil in line with tradition.

The final funeral and burial for MP Ng'eno is scheduled for Friday, March 6, at the same venue, where leaders and community members are expected to gather for the last goodbye.

Naiyanoi Ntutu paying tribute to her late husband, Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi during the requiem mass of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The remains of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during the requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Deputy president Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga during the requiem mass of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen during the requiem mass of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Naiyanoi Ntutu after paying tribute to her late husband, Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The remains of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during the requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Tinderet MP Julius Melly during the requiem mass of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Deputy president Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga during the requiem mass of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in a plane crash during their requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church (AGC), Karen on March 4, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY