Son of Hon. Kamket, Bill Lorupe Ballot Kassait Jnr, Laid to Rest in Tiaty, Baringo County

 The late Bill Lorupe Ballot Kassait, son of William Kamket and Immaculate Kassait, was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony in Kositei, Tiaty, Baringo County, on Monday, March 23, 2026.

The burial ceremony, attended by prominent political leaders including Moses Wetang’ula, Members of Parliament, and community elders, celebrated the life of a young boy mourned as gentle, kind, and wise beyond his years.

Hon. Kamket described his late son as a remarkable child who carried a quiet strength and a compassionate spirit. “My son didn't have to raise his voice to be heard; his presence alone commanded attention. People listened when he spoke, not because he demanded it, but because what he said mattered. Ballot had an old soul; he was wise beyond his years,” he said, visibly emotional.

Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, his mother, recalled the moment of his birth in August 2011 and reflected on the joy he brought to the family. “Ballot owned my heart; I never imagined I would let him go so soon. He had a gentle soul who checked on everyone, making sure his brothers were okay. In pain, I find comfort in his memory,” she said.

Ballot’s siblings remembered him as a “precious gift” with a presence that belied his age. “Our brother was gentle with a high spirit that drew people in. He loved the Church and proudly embraced his Pokot heritage. Ballot understood the beauty of both his spiritual and cultural identity,” they said.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Moses Wetang’ula, led MPs in offering condolences and shared his longstanding friendship with Hon. Kamket’s family. “I have known Hon. Kamket for a long time. We have heard about his child in the tributes read here, and he did so much in his young life. I urge the family to celebrate Ballot, whom you have described as a saint,” he said.

The Speaker also conveyed the condolences of William Ruto, who commended Hon. Kamket’s efforts in promoting peace in the Kerio Valley region. “There is no substitute for peace; the Bible says peace is the way. Kenya cannot progress if this region is left behind,” the President noted.

Teachers from the Aga Khan Academy, where Ballot studied, remembered him as a dedicated and curious student with a strong interest in Christianity and the Japanese language. They described him as a young boy who built meaningful relationships with teachers and peers alike.

The Speaker concluded his message by committing to dedicate one hour in the National Assembly to eulogize the young man when the House resumes from its short recess.

The community, family, and friends bid farewell to a young life that, though brief, left an enduring impact. May the soul of Bill Lorupe Ballot Kassait Jnr rest in eternal peace.