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Senator Cheptumo burial: Ruto among the guests attending

The Baringo senator died February 15, 2025, aged 57 while undergoing treatment

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by FELIX KIPKEMOI

News01 March 2025 - 12:25
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  • The service is being held at Arap Moi secondary school grounds in Bartabwa, Baringo County.
  • A police helicopter was used to transport the casket from Nairobi.

The casket bearing the remains of William Cheptumo/PARLIAMENT

President William Ruto is among the several leaders attending the funeral of former Baringo Senator William Cheptumo.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other Cabinet Secretaries are also present.

The service is being held at Arap Moi Secondary School grounds in Bartabwa, Baringo County.

A police helicopter was used to transport the casket containing the remains of Cheptumo from Nairobi to the home.

Large screens have been mounted outside Baringo County Assembly, Kabarnet Market, and Kabartonjo centre for the residents to follow the proceedings.

Cheptumo died February 15, 2025, at the age of 57 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.

Family members help remove the body of the late Cheptumo from the chopper when it touched down in Baringo/PARLIAMENT

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago with other senators during the service/PARLIAMENT

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi (second left) with other leaders during the event/PARLIAMENT

A police chopper, which was used to transport the body/PARLIAMENT

Some of the family members disembark from the chopper used to transport the body/PARLIAMENT


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