• Serut died at a Nairobi hospital, following a long battle with cancer.
• His death was confirmed by the daughter, Michelle Serut on Wednesday.
Former Mt Elgon MP John Serut has passed away.
Serut died at a Nairobi hospital after a long battle with cancer.
His death was confirmed by the daughter, Michelle Serut on Wednesday.
Rest in peace to the love of my life. I hate that you won't see my children. I hate that you won't get to see the woman I become but I'll make you proud. I love you dad ❤️
— Chemoss (@MishSerut) February 16, 2022
He represented Mt Elgon for two terms; from 2002 to 2007 before he lost to Fred Kapondi in the subsequent election.
In 2013, Serut was elected for another term as an independent candidate.
In October last year, the former MP's family appealed for financial help from Kenyans.
According to the daughter, Serut had bee diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January of 2020, and it had taken a financial toll on the family.
"Hey guys, so a lot of you don’t know me but I’m here requesting your help today. My father’s name is John Serut and he’s been unwell for a while now. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January of 2020. Since then, we’ve had medical bills totaling to about 20 million," Michelle said.
Our most recent bill was slightly over five million and we need the amount on top to cater for an insurance cover as we have exhausted the existing one due to bills amounting to 14 million this year alone. Below is the link. Please retweet widely. Thanks in advance ❤️
— Chemoss (@MishSerut) October 12, 2021
In his message of condolence, Deputy President William Ruto remembered Serut as a gifted debater, persistent and a fighter for equal justice.
"Mheshimiwa John Serut was a firm, bold and vocal politician who served the people of Mt Elgon with distinction. We honour the rich legacy that he leaves behind," Ruto said.
I have learnt with great disbelief and sorrow of the passing on of Hon John Serut, former Ass. Minister & mp mt Elgon.I pray for Mama Pamela and family. He was a hardworking and dependable leader who bolstered the unity & development of Bungoma. RIP brother.
— Sen.Moses Wetang'ula (@Wetangulam) February 16, 2022
Mheshimiwa John Serut fought for the rights and wellbeing of the people of Mt Elgon when he served them as their MP.
— Dr Wycliffe A. Oparanya (@GovWOparanya) February 16, 2022
He was a firm and insightful leader.
My condolences to his family and the people of Mt Elgon.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/fYWmGogjr8
Am sadned to mourn Hon John Serut, a friend and former colleague in the National Assembly. He stood out tall for the people of Bungoma County in general & Mt Elgon Constituency in particular. MHSRIEP pic.twitter.com/vYgyMgpyPH
— Dr Boni Khalwale, CBS (@KBonimtetezi) February 16, 2022
My deepest condolences to the nation, family and friends of former Mount Elgon MP John Serut. May he rest in eternal peace. And may his family find comfort in this trying time. pic.twitter.com/gSKPpp85kw
— Johnson Muthama (@nduyamuthama) February 16, 2022