Johana Ngeno’s Wife Lands Govt Role Days After Dropping Bid to Vie for Emurua Dikirr Seat

The wife of the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, has landed a government job days after dropping her bid to vie for her husband’s former political seat.

In a gazette notice dated Friday, April 3, 2026, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo appointed Naiyanoi Ntutu as a member of the Board of the Information and Communications Technology Authority for a period of three (3) years, effective April 2, 2026.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6 (2) (e) of the Information and Communications Technology Authority Order, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy appoints Naiyanoi Ntutu to be a Member of the Board of the Information and Communications Technology Authority for a period of three (3) years, with effect from April 2, 2026,” read the notice.

Johana Ngeno’s Wife Lands Government Job

Her appointment was also confirmed by the Chairperson of the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA), Lily Ng’ok, who welcomed her to the board.

“Welcome to the ICTA Board, Mrs. Naiyanoi Ntutu Ng’eno. I look forward to working closely with you and have no doubt about the valuable contributions you will make to the team. Together, we will achieve our collective mandate,” said the Chairperson.

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Naiyanoi’s appointment comes days after she withdrew her candidature for the Emurua Dikirr seat, where she had been among the top contenders to succeed her husband.

Why Naiyanoi Ntutu Withdrew Her Candidature

According to family spokesperson David Ngetich, the decision followed consultations within the family. He said the move was informed by personal and health reasons, noting that Naiyanoi has been unwell and is still recovering emotionally from the sudden loss of her husband.

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He added that the family also resolved to release her from the demands of the campaign to give her time to heal and focus on her well-being.

The 29-year-old lawyer, who is the daughter of a prominent Narok political family, with her father being former Senator Stephen Ole Ntutu and her uncle the current Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, was seeking to contest the seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

President William Ruto and his administration, during the funeral service in Emurua Dikirr on March 6, 2026, pledged to support the family of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno through government appointments and financial aid.

The appointment of Naiyanoi Ntutu to the ICTA board is seen as a direct fulfilment of this pledge.

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Photo of the late Emurua Dikirr Johana Ng’eno. PHOTO/Owalo