Deputy President William Ruto condoled with the family of journalist Chemutai Goin following the death of her father Mzee Andrea Arap Goin.
Andrea Goin passed away on Wednesday, June 8, after he succumbed to cancer.
"Our prayers and thoughts are with relatives and friends of Goin's family following the passing on of Mzee Andrea Arap Goin of Cheplelachbei village in Nandi County. Rest In Peace," Ruto said.
Mzee Goin was being treated at the St Luke Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County before he was pronounced dead.
The news was announced by Chemutai on Facebook.
"At 84, dad fought a fight for his life, in the end, he won, some victories are about peace... We mourn now but in the end, it shall be well," Chemutai Goin posted on social media.
The late Goin was a dedicated farmer who worked as an agricultural extension officer until his retirement.
The patriarch made a significant contribution to the community's agricultural production.
"Goin' was a devout Christian, a family guy, and a mentor whose compassion to those in need was unparalleled."
