Johana Ng’eno widow Naiyanoi Ntutu has accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of breaking the news of her husband’s death before she herself was informed. She is now calling on women in Emurua Dikirr not to vote for the Democracy for Citizens Party in the coming elections as a way of showing displeasure with how the family were treated.
Ntutu spoke emotionally during a recent gathering in the area. She told women voters to support the United Democratic Alliance instead and leave DCP behind. Johana Ng’eno’s widow Naiyanoi Ntutu has accused Gachagua of breaking the news on the death of her husband before she got to know herself
“Msipigie DCP kura please! Mtafanya bwana yangu afufuke na hasira juu hakuwa anapenda Gachagua”
Her message was direct and heartfelt. “Do not give DCP your votes, please,” she said. “You will make my husband rise from the grave in anger because he did not like Gachagua.”
The late Johana Ng’eno was a respected leader in Emurua Dikirr and a strong voice in local politics. The news of his death was a shock to many, and the way the news was released to the public before the immediate family was a source of deep pain.
Ntutu believes Gachagua and his allies acted too quickly in announcing the passing without giving the widow and children time to process the loss privately.
Many women in the constituency have listened carefully to her appeal. In places where politics and family ties run deep, such personal stories often carry heavy weight during election seasons. Some residents say they understand her anger and frustration.
Political analysts in Narok County say this development could influence women’s voting in Emurua Dikirr. In recent years the area has seen shifting loyalties, and sometimes voters are driven by personal grievances rather than policy promises.
DCP officials have yet to respond in detail to Ntutu’s claims, but the party is still campaigning on its broader agenda of better representation for the region.
Ntutu’s choice to speak publicly is a case study in grief turned political action. She wants to restore her husband’s reputation and bring dignity to his family, which she believes they deserve.
Her call has also sparked debate about how leaders should handle sensitive information about the deaths of public figures. While there is a consensus that the families should be left to grieve in peace until the news spreads.
Supporters of Gachagua argue that the former deputy president may have had good intentions or been given wrong information about the timing.
But for Ntutu and those who were close to the Ng’eno family, the pain is still fresh. They feel the announcement robbed a private moment to inform relatives and plan funerals with dignity.
In Emurua Dikirr, where most families make a living from livestock keeping and small-scale farming, politics can seem very personal. “Women play a big role in mobilising voters, especially at the grassroots level.”
If Ntutu’s message resonates, it could influence the turnout and preferences in the woman representative race and other seats in the region.
Behind the rallies and big promises are families who experience real loss and expect their leaders to show compassion. How this particular grievance plays out in the coming months will be watched closely by both UDA and DCP teams.
Ntutu continues to focus on her family while occasionally addressing groups of women. She believes her late husband would support her stand.
Whether her appeal changes minds at the ballot box remains to be seen, but it has certainly brought attention to Emurua Dikirr and the emotions surrounding the late Johana Ng’eno’s passing.
