In Summary
• In his message of condolences to the family, Deputy President William Ruto said Koech was a leader of character, a hero, a true patriot and a brave man in uniform who was dedicated to serve and defend the country.
• Upon his retirement in 2008, the late Koech gave a stab in politics where he ran for Ainamoi parliamentary seat on his united democratic movement (UDM) party but lost it.
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