President William Ruto has announced that the Shauri Moyo Affordable Housing Estate in Nairobi will be renamed Johana Ng’eno Estate.
Speaking at the funeral service for the late MP in Emurua Dikirr on March 6, Ruto said the decision honors the late Johana Ng’eno, who served as the chairman overseeing the development of one of the city’s largest affordable housing projects.
“Because Johana Ng’eno was on the committee for one of the largest estates in Nairobi, which accommodates 4,500 residents and is called Shauri Moyo, they recommended it be named after Johana Ng’eno. I am directing the Ministry of Housing to rename it Johana Ng’eno,” he said.
The estate, which accommodates 4,500 residents, will officially adopt the new name under the president’s directive.
Ruto Directs Shauri Moyo Estate to Be Renamed After Johana Ng’eno
President Ruto praised the late Johana Ng’eno as a leader who encouraged him to continue with the Affordable Housing project.
“Some people told me to stop talking about housing and the housing levy, but today, housing is transforming Kenya,” he said.
He added that Ng’eno closely monitored developments in the Mau hills, where 2,000 people living in tents were assisted and resettled.
For the remaining 12,000, Ruto said that funds will be allocated in the budget so that each person can find a place to live.
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In his speech, the president also promised Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu Ksh20 million to purchase land for a university in Emurua Dikirr, along with an additional Ksh750 million to construct the university and student hostels.
Further, he said that the government has agreed to purchase the 1,500-acre Ang’ata Barakoi land, making it the community’s property.
He assured the residents that the disputes between the Maasai and Kalenjin communities have been resolved, ensuring that everyone can now live safely.
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Johanna Ng’eno Dies
The legislator died on February 28 following a fatal plane crash. A plane carrying six people crashed and burst into flames in the Chepkiep area of Mosop Constituency, Nandi County.
The aircraft reportedly attempted an emergency landing before it caught fire shortly after touching down.
Nandi County police commander Samuel Mukuusi confirmed that casualties were recorded at the scene.
Emergency responders were deployed immediately as rescue operations and safety assessments commenced.
According to flight‑tracking data, the Airbus Helicopter H125, registration 5Y‑DSB, departed Nairobi at 11:02 AM on February 28, 2026. Records also indicate that the same aircraft took off on an earlier flight on February 22 at 1:32 PM.
Authorities earlier recovered a mobile phone & SIM card belonging to Johana Ng’eno at the crash scene.
Similar gadgets belonging to Amos Kipngetich Rotich, an officer with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), are among the recovered, while the remaining are yet to be identified.
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