Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney's father Mzee Edward Kiprotich will be laid to rest on Wednesday in accordance with Muslim customs after being killed in a road accident on Tuesday.
The 74-year-old was knocked down by a boda boda rider as he was crossing the busy Kapsabet- Eldoret highway.
Kiprotich was rushed to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival while the motorcyclist was also admitted to the same hospital with serious injuries.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was among leaders who sent their messages of condolence to the family of CS Karoney following the demise of her father.
In his message of comfort, President Kenyatta mourned Mzee Karoney as a respected elder, a successful farmer and a strong champion for education.
“It is unfortunate that we have lost Mzee Karoney when we still needed his wise counsel as an elder. We have lost a man who cherished and was a strong champion for education in his community as can be seen through his children.”
“Mzee Karoney will be remembered by many for his farming exploits and as a mentor for young farmers in Nandi County.”
“It is my prayer that the Almighty God will give you the strength and courage to bear the loss,” the President encouraged CS Farida Karoney and the family.”
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