Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea Mourns Loss of Brother

Uasin Gishu deputy governor Evans Kapkea had announced the passing of his brother, Stanley Kiprop KapkeaStanley, born in May 1978, passed away on 18 October 2026, leaving behind a wife and childrenNational Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo visited the family at their home in Tembelio Ward, MoibenSearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉

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Uasin Gishu deputy governor Evans Kapkea is mourning the loss of his brother, Stanley Kiprop Kapkea, who passed away on October 18, 2026.

Uasin Gishu deputy governor Evans Kapkea mourns the loss of his brother, Stanley Kapkea. Photo: Evans Kapkea. Source: FacebookStanley, who was born on May 12, 1978, is survived by his wife, Lydia, and their children.

Taking to social media, Deputy Governor Kapkea described his brother as a warm and devoted family man whose sudden death left a deep wound within the family.

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The deputy governor also acknowledged the outpouring of support the family has received since the news broke.

Among those who moved quickly to offer condolences was National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, who personally visited the Kapkea family at their home in Tembelio Ward, Moiben.

Writing on X on Saturday, October 24, Kiptoo said he had gone to "condole with the family of Hon. Evans Kapkea, Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County Government, following the passing of his dear brother."

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Other county leaders led by Governor Jonathan Bii had also expressed their condolences to the family.

A memorial banner at the family home carried a verse from the Bible that appeared to capture the spirit in which Stanley's loved ones are choosing to remember him: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7).

Uasin Gishu deputy governor Evans Kapkea mourns the loss of his brother, Stanley Kiprop. Photo: Evans Kapkea. Source: FacebookMP Joshua Orero loses brotherIn other news, Joshua Orero, the brother of Kibra MP Peter Orero, died on Friday, October 23. Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga remembered him for serving in the county government’s Trade and Fisheries and Blue Economy departments.

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo also mourned Orero, describing him as a valued friend and extending condolences to the MP and the wider family.

His contributions to community development, particularly in Ndhiwa, were also recognised by the governor.

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