Govt to meet funeral costs for Late MP Ng’eno and all crash victims
"Mr Johana Ng’eno will have a special place in our housing programme. Fare thee well, my brother," the President said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government will cover all funeral expenses for the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno and five other victims of a helicopter crash.
- The government will cater for all funeral costs for the late MP and five other crash victims.
- President William Ruto announced the decision while consoling the MP's family.
- The Emurua Dikirr MP and five others died in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County on Saturday.
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