Published on February 16, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
Last Updated on 1 year by Agencies for Kenya Online News
Baringo Senator William Cheptumo has died while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the Senator’s demise on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, describing him as a dedicated leader, who took up his legislative responsibilities with unmatched zeal and selflessly articulated the interests of the people of Baringo and Kenyans at large.
The first-time senator has been unwell and was discharged from hospital on February 9 to recuperate at home, according to his colleagues Kiborek Reuben (Mogotio) and Jackson Kosgei (nominated).
His family said he had been sick for some time until his death on February 16.
He had been discharged from hospital last week but his condition deteriorated prompting his hospitalization again, a family member said.
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.
He is an alumnus of the University of Nairobi where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Law and later pursued a postgraduate diploma in law at the Kenya School of Law.
Cheptumo went to Maregut Primary School where he studied from 1975 to 1981 and earned his Certificate of Primary Education (CPE).
He joined Bartolimo Secondary School for his lower secondary education between 1982 and 1985.
In 1986, he joined the prestigious Kabarnet High School for his Upper secondary education.
