Vocal Kericho MCA Paul Chirchir, popularly known as Tarimbo, has alleged that Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno was isolated by fellow Kipsigis elected leaders while he was still alive.
MP Ng’eno died on Saturday following a fatal helicopter crash in Nandi County. After his death, Chirchir claimed that the late MP had been sidelined in Kipsigis politics and abandoned by leaders from the region.
According to the MCA, some Kipsigis leaders were allegedly warned not to attend Ng’eno’s meetings unless they received clearance from a powerful individual whom he did not name.
Chirchir further alleged that Kericho Governor Eric Mutai and Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok were also warned against working closely with the late MP.
Chirchir suggested that Ng’eno’s political ambitions may have contributed to the alleged isolation, stating that the MP had expressed interest in becoming a key political figure in the Kalenjin region.
He claimed that despite the alleged political challenges, ordinary wananchi and members of the Kipsigis community continued to support and embrace Ng’eno.
The MCA also praised North Rift leaders for traveling in heavy rain to help move the MP’s remains from the crash site to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
He alleged that leaders from Kericho and Bomet did not travel to Eldoret to escort the body to Nairobi.
The claims by Chirchir have sparked debate within the region, though those mentioned have not publicly responded to the allegations.
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