Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies
By Mustafa Juma, June 13, 2026Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament (MP) Gideon Konchellah has passed away after a prolonged illness, family spokesperson and newly appointed Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa has announced.
Speaking on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Ololtuaa said the former legislator died in the early hours of Friday morning at Nairobi Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
According to Ololtuaa, Konchellah had been unwell since November 2025 and had been undergoing specialised treatment at the Nairobi-based facility for several months.
“This morning, we are very sad to announce the passing on of Hon Gideon Konchellah, the former MP for Kilgoris constituency. Hon Konchela has been unwell since November 2025 and has been undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital,” Ololtuaa said.
He revealed that the former MP’s condition worsened after he developed an infection that necessitated his admission to hospital on May 30, 2026.
Ololtuaa said Konchela suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away at 4:00 am.
“On May 30, 2026, he was admitted after getting an infection. On June 12, 2026, he suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at 4:00 am,” Ololtuaa stated.
The family confirmed that Konchellah’s body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi as preparations for his burial begin.
“His body lies at Lee Funeral home,” he said.
Leaders send condolence messages
Ololtuaa disclosed that President William Ruto personally reached out to the family to convey his condolences following the former MP’s death.
“On my own behalf and on behalf of my family, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my sincere condolences to the family. This morning, His Excellency the President also called and conveyed his condolences to the family,” he said.
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu also sent a message of condolence shortly after learning of the former lawmaker’s demise.
“The Governor of Narok, Patrick Ole Ntutu, has also conveyed his condolences just after learning of this demise,” Ololtuaa added.
Former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has also mourned Konchellah as a steadfast representative of his constituents, a respected member of the House, and a leader who participated in legislative affairs with conviction and purpose.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Kilgoris Member of Parliament, Hon. Gideon Konchellah. As Speaker of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2022, I had the privilege of observing firsthand Hon. Konchellah’s service in Parliament. He was a steadfast representative of his constituents, a respected member of the House, and a leader who participated in legislative affairs with conviction and purpose,” Muturi wrote on X.
A Veteran political figure
Konchellah was a prominent political figure in Narok County and served as a Member of Parliament for Kilgoris Constituency, where he built a reputation as an influential leader within the Maa community.
He served as Kilgoris MP for several terms, between 2003 and 2022, under various parties, including the Party of National Unity (PNU), the United Republican Party (URP), and the Jubilee Party.
Konchellah also served as Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons in the late former President Mwai Kibaki’s administration between 2006 and 2007.
Konchellah stepped down from the Kilgoris parliamentary seat ahead of the 2022 general elections to launch an unsuccessful bid for the Narok County senatorial seat.