William Cheptumo

William Cheptumo

politician Kenya

William Cheptumo was a dedicated Kenyan politician who served as the Senator for Baringo County until his untimely death on February 16, 2025, at the age of 57. He began his political career in 2008 as a Member of Parliament before being elected as a senator in 2022. Known for his integrity and humility, Cheptumo was committed to serving his community and held the position of Assistant Minister for Justice, National Cohesion, and Constitutional Affairs. His funeral service, attended by prominent leaders including President William Ruto, highlighted his significant contributions to the political landscape of Kenya and the respect he garnered among his peers.

Born on Feb 16, 1968 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
47,433
Power
94$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 5.00 0.08% +10% 53,771,296 47,433 $106,000 94$
Totals 1 53,771,296 47,433 $106,000 94$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo was a late Baringo Senator mentioned in the context of political legacy in the region. 5

Aaron Cheruiyot Johanna Ngeno Stella Langat Hannah Cheptumo Isaac Ruto Nelson Koech Taita Towett Kipkalya Kones William Ruto
The Standard: Senator Cheruiyot and MP Ngeno clash over South Rift power struggle

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo was a Senator who passed away earlier this year. 5

William Ruto Raila Odinga Rigathi Gachagua Kalonzo Musyoka Erastus Ethekon Fahima Abdallah Anne Nderitu Moses Mukhwana Mary Sorobit Noor Hassan Francis Oduol Kullow Hassan Harrison Kombe Opiyo Wandayi Malulu Injendi Geoffrey Ruku Justin Muturi Ong Ondo Were Boni Khalwale Farouk Kibet
The Standard: With IEBC in place, country prepares for mini elections

Kenya Kenya: President William Ruto at the funeral service of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. 6

William Ruto
The Standard: The lies haunting William Ruto

Kenya Kenya: President William Ruto at the funeral service of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. 5

William Ruto
The Standard: Unfulfilled poll promises and a bit of lies return to haunt Ruto

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo's death led to a vacancy in the Baringo County Senate seat. 5

Erastus Edung Ethekon Marjan Hussein Marjan Martha Koome Ann Nderitu Moses Mukhwanaa Mary Sorobit Hassan Noor Francis Aduol Fahima Abdallah William Ruto Geoffrey Ruku Rigathi Gachagua Uhuru Kenyatta Kithure Kindiki Raila Odinga Charles Ong Ondo
The Standard: Litmus test for political class as new IEBC team assumes office

Kenya Kenya: The Senate seat in Baringo fell vacant after the death of the sitting Senator William Cheptumo on February 16 while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. 5

Malulu Injendi Charles Ong Ondo Were Kullow Maalim Hassan John Mbadi Alfred Mabeya Harrison Kombe Stanley Kenga Karisa William Ruto
The Standard: Constituents unrepresented as electoral gaps persist

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo was the late Baringo Senator and husband of Hanna Wendot Cheptumo. 5

Hanna Wendot Cheptumo Ms Gitahi
The Standard: MPs failed women by approving Cheptumo's nomination as CS

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo is mentioned as the late husband of Hannah Wendot Cheptumo. 5

Hannah Wendot Cheptumo Moses Wetang Ula Faith Odhiambo
The Standard: Cheptumo's victim-blaming remarks spark outrage, MPs urged to reject nomination

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo was mentioned as the late husband of Hanna Cheptumo, who managed a law firm established by him. 5

Geoffrey Ruku Moses Wetang Ula Junet Mohammed Hanna Cheptumo Robert Mbui Kimani Ichung Wah
The Standard: Protests Bill comes back to haunt Ruku during CS interview

Kenya Kenya: William Cheptumo was the late Baringo Senator and husband of Hannah Wendot Cheptumo. 5

Hannah Wendot Cheptumo Moses Wetangula
The Standard: 'They're looking for money,' Gender CS nominee Cheptumo on female student murders