One of Nairobi’s oldest estates, Shauri Moyo, is set to be renamed in honour of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, President William Ruto has directed.
Speaking during the burial of the late Ng’eno on Friday, March 6, Ruto said the move was in recognition of the MP’s role in championing the affordable housing initiative.
According to the Head of State, the estate will be renamed Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate, in appreciation of the deceased lawmaker’s leadership and commitment to ensuring the success of the housing project.
“Because Johana Ng’eno was the chairman who ensured that we succeeded in the housing project, we have recommended that one of the biggest estates in Nairobi, called Shauri Moyo, be named Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate,” he announced.
In his announcement, Ruto directed the Lands and Housing Ministry, led by Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, to immediately initiate the renaming process, which will see Shauri Moyo Housing Estate rebranded.
“Therefore, I am directing the Ministry of Housing to rename Shauri Moyo to Johana Ng’eno estate in the city of Nairobi,” Ruto directed.
If implemented, the name ‘Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate’ will serve as a tribute to Ng’eno’s role in the housing initiative, highlighting the government’s broader push to improve access to affordable homes for Kenyans.
“This is in respect for the work he did, in which he presided over the construction of affordable houses. The Honourable Nge’no exercised his leadership role as the housing chairman,” the President reiterated.
Located on the Eastlands side of Nairobi, just 3 kilometres from the Central Business District (CBD), Shauri Moyo has long been recognised as a historic residential neighbourhood.
Meanwhile, the MP passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, alongside five others when a helicopter fell and burst into flames in the Chepkieb area of Mosop, Nandi County.
Reports indicated that the aircraft struck a tree shortly after taking off at around 4 pm, following a brief weather-related delay caused by heavy rainfall in the region.
The 54-year-old was a seasoned politician who served Emurua Dikirr residents for three consecutive terms. He was buried on Friday, March 6, 2026.