Baringo Senator William Cheptumo Stories

Hanna Cheptumo to lead Gender Ministry as CS amid GBV crisis, femicide cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If MPs approve her appointment, she will be tasked with addressing gender-related issues and implementing policies to curb GBV across the country.

Ruto fulfils promise to late Baringo senator, nominates widow for Cabinet Secretary position
Amina Wako  |  Mar 26, 2025

Wendot, if approved by Parliament, will join the nation’s apex policy organ as Cabinet Secretary.

Ruto nominates late Baringo Senator Cheptumo’s widow Hanna Wendot as Gender CS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Wendot and Ruku will now be vetted by the National Assembly before they can take up their new positions.

A dedicated, selfless leader: Kenya mourns Baringo Senator William Cheptumo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

His passing has been described as a great loss to the country, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, colleagues, and Kenyans who remembered...

Baringo Senator, William Cheptumo, who ended Moi's political dynasty dies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

Cheptumo, who ran under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, secured victory in the senatorial race by defeating incumbent Gideon Moi.

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