This archive report was first published on 29 July 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso, describing her as an outstanding and courageous servant leader.
Laboso, 58, died of cancer at Nairobi Hospital on an unspecified date, after returning from the UK where she had sought specialized treatment.
"I have received the sad news of the passing away of Laboso with utter disbelief," President Kenyatta said in a statement.
He remembered Laboso for her passion for girls' education and her numerous initiatives and projects in Bomet and across the country.
"The cruel hand of death has robbed our nation of a bold and illustrious leader," President Kenyatta added.
