Political leaders in Uasin Gishu County have joined hands to condole with gubernatorial aspirant Jonathan Bii Chelilim.
This is after Bii lost his father on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
Mzee Wilson Arap Maru (Chelilim) has been battling a long illness.
“We regret to announce the unfortunate demise of Mzee Chelilim who rested this morning after a long sickness bravely borne,” the Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirant said.
He died aged 86.
A number of politicians in Uasin Gishu among them Assembly Speaker David Kiplagat and Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno have already visited Jonathan Bii’s home to condole with the family.
Here is a look at some of the condolences posted by Uasin Gishu politicians on their Facebook page;
“I extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the gubernatorial aspirant Jonathan K. Arap Bii, friends and relatives following the demise of their patriarch Mzee Wilson Arap Maru (Chelilim). I join the family of Kapchelilim in prayers during this difficult moment.”
– Jackson Mandago, Governor Uasin Gishu
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“It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing on of Mzee Wilson Kibii Maru Chelilim. Mzee was a source of inspiration to many, that despite the many hurdles we have to bravely fight on.
My friend Mheshimiwa Jonathan Bii, we pray that Almighty God grants you and your family comfort in this time of sorrow and strength going forward. Mzee loved the lord and we know that his prayers will continue to surround you now and forevermore.
We are praying for peace and comfort in this time of need. May God Bless the family.”
– Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok, gubernatorial aspirant, Uasin Gishu
“I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to Kapchelilim family(Kapsang,Ziwa) over the untimely loss of Mzee Wilson Maru Chelilim. Mzee Maru was a brave fighter who battled cancer for a very long time. He was a great pillar to his family. To my friend Jonathan Bii Chelilim-Official may God grant you the strength and comfort as you mourn your beloved father. Poleni sana.”
– Oscar Sudi, Kapseret MP
