Paul Ng'eno Dies in Eldoret Hours After Gachagua Pledges to Settle His Medical Bills

Paul Ng'eno, the sole brother of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, died on August 22, 2026, while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Eldoret.

The news came just hours after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Change Party (DCP), visited the Ng'eno family and pledged to pay the outstanding medical bill of KSh 1.8 million.

The family had been mourning the loss of MP Johana Ng'eno, who died in a plane crash approximately six months earlier, deepening their grief.

Community Reacts to Paul Ng'eno’s Passing

Paul's death has compounded the sorrow within the Ng'eno family, particularly affecting their mother, Mary Ng'eno. The timing of his passing, coming shortly after Gachagua's promise of support, was especially painful for relatives and supporters.

Social media users expressed their condolences and frustration over the circumstances surrounding Paul's medical care and the high costs involved. Many questioned the role of the Social Health Authority (SHA) in managing such expenses.

• Chebet Eunice lamented the loss, reflecting on the family's pain.
• Koiter Son urged for an end to political debates to focus on mourning.
• Others like Alfred Mungai questioned the effectiveness of SHA in assisting patients with large medical bills.

Background

MP Johana Ng'eno's death in a plane crash left a significant void in the Emurua Dikirr constituency and a grieving family. Paul Ng'eno’s passing shortly afterward has intensified the community's mourning and raised concerns about healthcare support mechanisms.