Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Sunday confirmed demise of the senator who was hospitalised in Nairobi prior to his passing.
Reportedly, the senator passed away on the on Sunday morning while receiving treatment.
In one of Cheptumo’s last social media posts, he wished Raila the best in the African Union Chairperson election
President William Ruto has since mourned him as a progressive leader who was dedicated to public service.
Cheptumo’s Career
He began his professional career as a legal officer at the Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) in 1993. In 1995, he transitioned to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), where he served as a s legal officer.
In 1998, the senator established Cheptumo and Company Advocates, where he served as the proprietor for nearly a decade.
In 2008, he was appointed Executive at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, where he played a key role in shaping Kenya’s legal and constitutional framework.
However, he transitioned into politics in 2008 when he was elected Member of Parliament for Baringo North Constituency, a position he held for 15 years until 2022.
In August 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance party ticket, he won the senatorial race in Baringo, defeating the previous Senator Gideon Moi.
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