Former MP, Cabinet Minister Is Dead
Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris Member of Parliament, has died.
According to those familiar with the situation, the former congressman was ill.
While reporting Konchellah’s death, incumbent Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli hailed him as both his predecessor and successor in parliament.
“I have sadly learnt of the death of Honourable Gideon Konchela, former MP for Kilgoris constituency. The late Konchela was both my successor as well as my predecessor,” Sunkuli said.
“He served Kilgoris for 20 years, but the cruel hand of death has taken his life. May God rest him in eternal peace.”
Former Kilgoris MP Hon. Gideon Konchella has reportedly passed away. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Konchella was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Kilgoris in 2002, defeating the current MP, Hon. Julius Sunkuli, on the NARC coalition ticket. He retained the… pic.twitter.com/OAY0H8fQkU— SANKEI🇰🇪 (@SankeiSaitoti) June 13, 2026
In a statement, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa revealed that Konchellah died after a heart attack on Saturday, June 13, while being treated at a Nairobi hospital.
“This morning, we are very sad to announce the passing on of Honourable Gideon Konchella, the former MP for Kilgore’s constituency,” the PS said.
“Honourable Konchellah has been unwell since November 2025 and has been undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. On May 30, 2026, he was admitted after getting an infection.”
“On June 12, 2026, he suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at 4 am. His body lies at Lee Funeral Home.”
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchela dies while undergoing treatment in Nairobi. pic.twitter.com/Hq069wUOsJ— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) June 13, 2026
He added, “On my own behalf and on behalf of my family, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my very sincere condolences to the family and their entire mission for losing this patriarch who has been able to lead our country for a long time.”
According to the PS, President William Ruto has sent his sympathies to the family.
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“His Excellency the Governor of Narok, Patrick Oluntutu, has also conveyed his condolences just after learning of this demise,” he said.
“We want to urge the family, the people of Kilgoris constituency, the people of Narok and the entire country to remain calm, to be strong in the Lord and to know that in all times the Lord makes us strong.”
Before adding, “So I want to say, may the Lord be with us all during this time of pain and may His soul rest in eternal peace.”
It is with profound sorrow that I have learnt of the passing of Hon. Gideon Konchellah, former Member of Parliament for Kilgoris and a distinguished Cabinet Minister.
For nearly two decades, Hon. Konchellah gave himself to the people of Kilgoris; and through them, to our nation.… pic.twitter.com/ijzK1h91rp— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) June 13, 2026
Between 2003 and 2022, Konchellah was a Kilgoris lawmaker.
Konchellah also served as the Cabinet Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons under President Mwai Kibaki’s administration between 2006 and 2007.
Konchellah also oversaw the enactment of the landmark Refugee Act of 2006, which overhauled and modernised refugee management in Kenya.
Former MP, Cabinet Minister Is Dead
