Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Sitelu KonchellahFormer Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Konchellah will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 20, at his Olalui home in Narok county following his death on June 12.
Konchellah, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former legislator, passed away after a distinguished career in public service and leadership.
The family described him as a devoted husband to Hulda Konchela, a loving father, grandfather, mentor and friend to many.
Friends and relatives have been meeting daily at Nairobi Club from 5.30 pm for prayers and funeral preparations.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Nairobi Baptist Church in Nairobi from 10.00 am. The funeral service will then be held at his Olalui home on Saturday.
Konchellah served as Kilgoris MP and remained an influential figure in Narok County's political and community affairs long after leaving elective office.
On Tuesday, t
he National Assembly paid tribute to the former Kilgoris MP and Cabinet Minister, with Speaker Moses Wetang'ula leading lawmakers in honouring his contribution to Kenya’s parliamentary and public service history.In a condolence message relayed through parliamentary channels, Wetang’ula described Konchellah as a distinguished leader whose service as a legislator and Cabinet Minister left a lasting impact on the country’s political landscape.
“I have learnt with deep sorrow of the passing on of Gideon Konchellah, a distinguished leader and seasoned legislator whose contribution to Kenya’s political landscape will be remembered,” Wetang’ula said, while extending his sympathies to the family and residents of Kilgoris Constituency.
Konchellah served as Kilgoris MP for multiple terms between 2003 and 2022 and also held a ministerial position in the Ministry of Immigration and Registration of Persons during the administration of former President Mwai Kibaki.
According to the Speaker, Parliament has lost a leader who played a significant role in legislative development and national service during his years in public office.
Members of Parliament from across the political divide also joined in mourning the former legislator, describing him as a leader who combined parliamentary experience with executive responsibility.
Lawmakers noted his role in overseeing reforms in immigration and refugee management and said his decades of service reflected continuity in Kenya’s political leadership.
Parliament observed a moment of tribute in his honour, with members standing in silence as a sign of respect.
President William Ruto mourned the death of Konchellah describing him as a leader who served his constituents and the nation with dedication and dignity.
He highlighted Konchellah’s long service in elective office and his role in national leadership, saying his contribution extended beyond his time in Parliament and Cabinet to the many lives he influenced through public service.
The President noted that the nation mourns a leader of his generation.
"For nearly two decades, Konchellah gave himself to the people of Kilgoris; and through them, to our nation. He represented with dignity. He understood that public office is, above all, a public trust. His was a life measured not in the years he held office, but in the lives he touched and the faith his people placed in him," Ruto said.
"Today, Kenya is the poorer for his loss. Kilgoris mourns a devoted son and a steadfast champion. To his family, his friends, and the people of Kilgoris, he loved and served so faithfully, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in the enduring legacy of his service, and in the knowledge that a grateful nation grieves alongside you. May his soul rest in eternal peace."
