President William Ruto has condoled with the family and residents of Baringo county following the sudden death of Deputy Governor Charles Kipng’ok.
Kipng’ok is reported to have succumbed to have died yesterday evening while waiting to board a plane to Mombasa at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Ruto mourned the DG as a responsive, genuine and passionate leader who worked tirelessly for the people of Baringo.
“The sudden death of my friend Charles Kipng’ok is a big blow not only to his family, friends, Government and residents of Baringo county but to the entire country, especially the tea sub-sector where he excelled for decades before recently opting for elective politics.
“It is extremely unfortunate that the unforgiving hand of death has robbed our country of Hon Kipng’ok at the start of his term as Deputy Governor, a role that would have enabled him to contribute to the transformation of Baringo County,” Ruto mourned.
The Head of State prayed to God to grant comfort and fortitude to the family, friends and relatives of Hon Kipng’ok as well as residents of Baringo county during this difficult period of mourning.
“To the family of Hon Kipng’ok, Governor Benjamin Cheboi and the people of Baringo County, I pray that God the Almighty grant you the fortitude and comfort to overcome the loss of your kin, colleague and leader,” the President prayed.
Through a statement, KQ said the deceased developed breathing difficulties while trying to board the plane.
“The passenger was pronounced dead by medical personnel at JKIA while the aircraft was still on the ground. The JKIA health and security agencies are currently handling the issue,” the airline said in the statement.
KQ has since sent a message of condolence to the family of the deceased.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” the national carrier said.