Governor Fernandes Barasa’s younger brother dies
By Faith Lagat, June 14, 2026Kakamega County Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa has announced the passing of his younger brother, Silas Barasa, following a short illness.
In a statement posted on X on June 14, 2026, the governor described Silas as a humble, kind-hearted, and hardworking man whose generosity and willingness to help others endeared him to many.
“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my younger brother, Silas Barasa, following a short illness,” Governor Barasa wrote.
“Silas was a humble, kind-hearted, and hardworking man whose generosity and willingness to help endeared him to many. His passing is a profound loss to our family, relatives, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Further details regarding funeral and burial arrangements will be communicated in due course. May Silas’ soul rest in eternal peace.”
The announcement has drawn condolences from leaders and members of the public across the country, with many expressing sympathy to the Barasa family during the period of mourning.
Tributes from leaders and political circles
The news of Silas Barasa’s death came at a time of mourning within Kenya’s political leadership, with several leaders also issuing condolence messages for other bereaved families.
On June 13, 2026, former Tinderet Member of Parliament Henry Kiprono Kosgey lost his wife, Mama Zipporah Kosgey.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party issued a condolence message, stating: “From the Orange Movement to our Chairman Emeritus Henry Kiprono Kosgey… we send our message of sympathy… We pray to God to grant you and your entire family the peace that surpasses all understanding.”
In another incident, former Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, mourned the death of former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah, who died on June 13, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest at Nairobi Hospital.
Muturi described Konchellah as a committed leader, saying: “A voice that once spoke firmly for the people of Kilgoris has fallen silent… His contributions… earned him the respect of many.”
Condolences
The series of deaths have prompted an outpouring of condolences across political and public spheres, with Kenyans expressing sympathy to the affected families. Messages of support have continued to be shared on social media platforms, reflecting the impact of the losses on political and community leadership circles.
Governor Barasa, who also serves in various leadership capacities in Kakamega County and national governance forums, has continued to receive messages of support from colleagues and residents. Silas Barasa is remembered by those close to him as a private individual who maintained strong family and community ties.
Funeral and burial arrangements are expected to be communicated in due course as the family continues to make preparations.