MZEE CHRISTOPHER KIPKEMOI ARAP RUGUTT

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mzee Christopher Kipkemoi Arap Rugutt, which occurred on Thursday, 13th May 2021 at Central Hospital, Kericho.

Mzee Rugutt was born in 1937 as the first born son to Kipkerio Arap Mitei (Kong’etyony) and Taprantich Mitei(Cheugoi) at Karabwet village, currently Chagaik estate. He was beloved husband to the late Sarah Rugutt, the late Tapsagaa Rugutt and Linner Chepngetich Rugutt. Father to Kericho Governor, H.E. Prof. Paul Chepkwony, Peter Chepkwony, Simon Rugutt (KTDA), Agnes Rono (Chepseon), Emmaculate Chepkemoi (Chepseon), Nicholas Chepkwony and Mathew Chepkwony.

Brother to the late Kipkones Kerio, the late Tapsagaa, Joseph Rugutt, Samuel Kerio, and Esther Baliach. He was step brother to Christopher Rugutt, the late Stephen Kerio, the late George Kerio, Simeon Rugutt, Wilson Kerio and the late Richard Rugutt. Father in law to Lydia, Janet, Jeniffer, Linner, Nancy, Winny, Gilbert, Maureen and Bernard. He was blessed with grand and great grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Central Hospital Kericho Mortuary on Sunday, 16th May 2021 for burial at their Sumeiyon home, Kapkugerwet ward, Ainamoi Sub County.

“Loved ones never depart; they rest in God’s hands and live in our hearts forever”