Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and his family have been plunged into mourning.
This follows the death of his mother, Esther Lelei.
According to a family source, Mandago’s mother died at the Eldoret Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2026, where she was undergoing treatment.
How Uasin Gishu leaders mourned Mandago’s mother
Uasin Gishu governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim has led leaders in sharing messages of condolences to Mandago, family and friends.
“On behalf of the County Government and the great people of Uasin Gishu, I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to Senator Jackson Mandago and his family on the passing of his beloved mother, Esther Lelei,” Chelilim said.
“Mama Esther lived a life marked by remarkable compassion, strength, and selfless devotion to her family and community. May they find comfort and peace during this difficult time,” he added.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and his Kesses counterpart CPA Julius Ruto are other leaders who have also shared their messages of condolences.
“My condolences to Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Kiplagat Mandago for losing your mother, Gogo Esther Jerotich. Losing a mother leaves an unfillable void, but her love and legacy will be your strength. Her life embodied kindness, resilience, and integrity, inspiring all she touched. May her memory bring peace and solace. Rest in peace, Gogo,” Sudi said.
“My heart goes out to my brother, Senator Jackson Mandago, and the entire family following the painful loss of your beloved mother, Mama Esther Tapsiarga Lelei. The loss of a mother leaves a wound that words cannot heal. She was a source of unconditional love, strength, and guidance, and her absence will be deeply felt by all whose lives she touched,” added CPA Ruto.
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo have already visited Mandago at his home in Kuinet to share his message of condolence.
“I condoled with Senator Jackson Mandago following the loss of his mother, Mama Esther Tapsiarga Lelei, at Soy Constituency, Uasin Gishu County. I extend my condolences to the family; may God grant them comfort, resilience, and peace following her loss. May Mama rest in eternal peace,” Koskei said.
