DP Ruto’s Brother Who Succumbed To Cancer Laid To Rest Amid Political Undertones
DP Ruto’s brother was buried yesterday at the family’s home in Kamagut, Uasin Gishu County!
The late Harrison Kiptoo Korir died of cancer at the Nairobi Hospital on Friday 15th July, he was only 36 years old.
The need of early screening for cancer was underlined at the burial as both President Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto appealed to Kenyans to be screened for cancer.
“We have lost our brother Harrison to Cancer. If detected early, Cancer can be treated. I urge all Kenyans to go for screening and use the medical facilities in our hospitals to know their status. Let us join hands to fight Cancer and other major diseases. Beyond this life there is eternal life. Thanks to neighbours, friends, leaders and family for condoling with us at this difficult time.” Wrote DP Ruto.
Political undertones in the burial were evident at the burial though national unity and cancer screening was the dominant topic.
Kiambu governor who had earlier said DP Ruto wasn’t assured of Mt. Kenya votes in his bid vie for presidency in 2022 was present at the burial.
The presence of more than 10 politicians from Mt. Kenya at the burial was seen as an assurance to the DP that the region was behind him in his bid to run for the presidency in 2022.
See photos of the burial below:
