Former KNUT SG Wilson Sossion’s Mother Passes On
Ruth Chepng’eno, the mother of former Nominated Member of Parliament Wilson Sossion, has passed away.
In a statement, the former Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) disclosed that his mother collapsed at home and was pronounced gone upon arrival at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet County.
Former Bomet East MP Bernard Bett conveyed his heartfelt condolences to you and your family in a statement.
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At the time this article was published, it was unclear whether Chepng’eno was ill prior to her untimely demise.
Following her demise, political leaders from across the political spectrum, including those from Sossion’s hometown of Bomet, sent condolence messages.
The politician announced with deep shock and sorrow the passing of their beloved mother, Ruth Chepng’eno Sossion, to the glory.
The politician also received condolences from the education sector, where he received his early training.
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1983 marked the beginning of Sossion’s tenure as a tutor at Tenwek High School.
Later, in 2013, he was elected KNUT Secretary General, the highest position within the education trade unions.
The former nominated member of parliament has worked closely with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which nominated him to Parliament in the past.
In the run-up to the election of 2022, he defected and pledged allegiance to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He unsuccessfully pursued the party’s nomination to run for the Senate seat in Bomet County.
The politician was appointed Tourism Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in March 2023, prior to the court order declaring the position unconstitutional.
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Former KNUT SG Wilson Sossion’s Mother Passes On
