President William Ruto has donated Ksh1 million to the family of former Rarieda MP Bob Jalang’o, who died on July 17, 2025.

In a statement on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Deputy Chief of Staff, Delivery and Government Efficiency Eliud Owalo delivered the personal contribution from Ruto.

“This morning, I condoled with the family of the late Ambassador Bob Jalang’o at their home in Rakombe Village, Asembo. I also delivered a support contribution of Ksh1 million from President William Samoei Ruto to the bereaved family,” Owalo said.

Respected trailblazer

Jalang’o’s death was announced by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo on July 17, mourning the late legislator as a trailblazer who holds a special place in the history of Rarieda constituency.

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learn of the demise of Hon. Bob Francis Jalang’o Nyanduga,” Amollo said.

“His tenure laid a foundation for our constituency, which continues to shape the Rarieda we know today. On behalf of the great people of Rarieda Constituency, my family and I extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Hon. Bob Francis Jalang’o. We share in your grief during this immensely trying time.”

Jalang’o served as the inaugural MP for Rarieda between 1988-1992 before embarking on his journey as a diplomat in 1993, with his appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador to Zambia, a role that also included non-residential accreditation to Malawi and Botswana.

Diplomatic career

His journey as a diplomat began in 1993 with his appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador to Zambia, a role that also included non-residential accreditation to Malawi and Botswana.

Jalang’o further cemented his career when his diplomatic postings expanded in 1997 after he was appointed Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations agencies in Rome, while also serving as Ambassador to Italy, Greece, and Poland.

His final and most prominent diplomatic role was as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, an appointment he received in late 2000.

Jalang’o’s leadership was recognized by his peers, leading to his election as Vice-Chairman of the African Group of Ambassadors in 1999 and Chairman of the group in 2000.