Baringo Senator William Kipkorir Cheptumo has passed away at the age of 57, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has confirmed.
His family shared that Cheptumo passed away on Saturday night.
The first-time senator has been unwell and was discharged from hospital on February 9 to recuperate at home before he was admitted again.
He died at the Nairobi Hospital where he had been battling undisclosed illness.
His family said he had been sick for some time until his death on February 16.
President William Ruto mourned the death.
He said Cheptumo was a progressive leader who was dedicated to public service.
“He was vocal, hardworking and a tireless champion for the transformation of Baringo.
The Cheptumo family, friends and the people of Baringo County are in our thoughts and prayers,” he said in a post on X.
His body was moved to Lee Funeral Home.
Cheptumo, 57 was a lawyer by profession and had served as a Member of Parliament for Baringo North in the area between 2008 and 2013.
The UDA party senator was elected to represent Baringo County in the Senate of Kenya in the 2022 General election.
He ousted Kanu party chairman Gideon Moi in the 2022 race.
He was the Chairperson of the Senate National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations Committee.
The Senator is the proprietor of Cheptumo and Company Advocates law firm.
He previously worked as a legal officer for the Central Bank of Kenya and Industrial and Commercial Development Cooperation.
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