The former councilor who served in the defunct Wareng County Council Barnabas Chemase has died.
Chemase died after a long illness.
He once served as the patron of People Living with Disability in Uasin Gishu County.
Chemase unsuccessfully vied for the Tembelio Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in 2013.
“It’s with great sadness to announce the passing on of Rtd. Councillor Patron Barnabas Chemase. He passed on after a long illness. The disability family at large has lost a champion, defender, and passionate leader who dedicated his efforts towards uplifting the lives of PWDs. Poleni sana,” read a message confirming the former councilor’s death, seen by Uasin Gishu News.
Several politicians in Uasin Gishu County have already sent their messages of condolences to family and friends.
“We are saddened by the demise of former councilor Tembelio ward, Mzee Barnabas Chemase of Soin village. His energy and lifelong dedication to improving the lives and livelihoods of people will continue to inspire generations of young people.. mutyo missing,” gubernatorial aspirant Vescah Kangogo posted on her official Facebook page.
Funeral arrangements are ongoing at his home in Chembulet-Kimoning.
