This archive report was first published on 29 July 2019.
Bomet Governor Dr. Joyce Laboso, 58, has passed away in Nairobi after a long battle with illness.
Dr. Laboso died on Monday while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital, where she had been receiving care since her return from a medical trip abroad on July 14th.
Her condition had taken a turn for the worse, despite initial reports that she was faring well and had been placed on full bed rest following a recommendation by her doctors at the facility.
“The governor’s doctors have recommended she get enough rest for a speedy recovery and advise limited visits,” said Bomet County director of communication Ezra Kirui in a statement.
Dr. Laboso had left the country for the United Kingdom on May 29th after handing over duties to Deputy Governor Hillary Barchok, and had spent six weeks at London's Royal Marden NHS Foundation Trust Hospital before being discharged to seek further treatment in India.
