Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Konchellah has died.
According to sources privy to the information, the former lawmaker was unwell.
While confirming the passing of Konchellah, current Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli described the deceased as both his predecessor and successor in Parliament.
"I have sadly learnt of the death of Honourable Gideon Konchela, former MP for Kilgoris constituency. The late Konchela was both my successor as well as my predecessor," Sunkuli said.
"He served Kilgoris for 20 years, but the cruel hand of death has taken his life. May God rest him in eternal peace."
In a statement, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa confirmed that Konchellah suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday, June 13, while receiving treatment at the Nairobi hospital.
"This morning, we are very sad to announce the passing on of Honourable Gideon Konchella, the former MP for Kilgore's constituency. Honourable Konchellah has been unwell since November 2025 and has been undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. On May 30, 2026, he was admitted after getting an infection," the PS said.
"On June 12, 2026, he suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at 4 am. His body lies at Lee Funeral Home. On my own behalf and on behalf of my family, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my very sincere condolences to the family and their entire mission for losing this patriarch who has been able to lead our country for a long time."
According to the PS, President William Ruto conveyed his condolences to the family.
"His Excellency the Governor of Narok, Patrick Oluntutu, has also conveyed his condolences just after learning of this demise," he said.
"We want to urge the family, the people of Kilgore's constituency, the people of Narok and the entire country to remain calm, to be strong in the Lord and to know that in all times the Lord makes us strong. So I want to say, may the Lord be with us all during this time of pain and may His soul rest in eternal peace."
The late Konchellah served as the Kilgoris lawmaker for two terms between 2003 and 2022.
Konchellah also served as the Cabinet Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons under President Mwai Kibaki's administration between 2006 and 2007.
Konchellah also oversaw the enactment of the landmark Refugee Act of 2006, which overhauled and modernised refugee management in Kenya.
