Kenya Roads Board Director Dies After Sudden Illness

The Kenya Roads Board announced the death of its Director for Rural and County Roads.

On Wednesday, October 28, the Kenya Roads Board announced the death of its Director for Rural and County Roads, Engineer Wilson Kipsang Kosgey.

KRB said that Eng. Kosgey passed away on October 21 after suffering from a sudden illness and his body is at the Lee Funeral Home.

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The deceased Director is survived by his wife, Diphina Jerop Kosgey, and two children, Patience Chebichy Kosgey and Pravin Kipchirchir Sang Kosgey.

“The Board, Management and Staff of the Kenya Roads Board announce with deep sorrow the passing of Eng. Wilson Kipsang Kosgey (KapMaiz),” the statement read in part.

The Board said that the late Kosgey’s family and friends have been holding daily meetings at his home in Bandari Villas Phase 2, South C, Nairobi to discuss funeral arrangements.

A screenshot of the death announcement shared by the Kenya Roads Board.

“A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 28th October 2026, at AIC Plainsview, South B, Nairobi, commencing at 2:00 p.m., followed by a fundraising event at the same venue,” KRB wrote.

Kosgey’s body will be transferred from Lee Funeral Home to his family home in Eldoret for an overnight stay on October 30

On October 21, the family will hold a funeral service for the departed Kenya Roads Board Director in Cheplaskei, Eldoret, from 10 a.m.

The funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday, 31″ October 2026, at the family home in Cheplaskei, Eldoret, commencing at 10:00 am.

Elsewhere, President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen sent messages of condolence to Nominated Senator Veronica Maina following the death of her father.

Ruto eulogised the late Mzee Joseph Nduati Kamachu as a devoted family man and staunch Christian.

“He will be remembered as an astute entrepreneur, respected community leader and pillar of society whose impact will be felt for generations to come. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Ruto wrote.

Paul Kurgat is a Digital Journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is passionate about writing to inform and educate the public. His interests are in politics, current affairs, and real-life experience.

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