President William Ruto has mourned the death of Esther Jerotich Tapsiargai, the mother of Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, describing her as a woman whose life was defined by grace, discipline and service to family.
In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, the President said the late matriarch was kind-hearted and enterprising, noting that her guidance and example shaped upright children and left a lasting imprint of integrity and care.
“Gogo Esther will be remembered as a woman of grace, kind in heart, and enterprising in spirit. Through her guidance and example, she raised upright children and left a lasting imprint of discipline, care and integrity,” President Ruto said.
He conveyed his sympathies to the family and friends, praying for strength and comfort as they come to terms with the loss.
The President also cited Scripture to offer reassurance to the bereaved, quoting Job 5:11, which speaks of hope for the lowly and comfort for those who mourn.
“May God grant comfort and abiding strength to the family and friends of Esther Jerotich Tapsiargai as they endure this deep loss,” he said.
President Ruto wished the late Esther eternal peace, saying her life and values would be remembered by those she touched.
