President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of Baringo South Member of Parliament Grace Kipchoim.

In a series of tweets, President Uhuru said he was saddened by Kipchoim’s death terming her a leader who was committed to serve her constituents with dedication.

“Grace was a courageous and fearless leader, who never shied away from confronting issues of insecurity and always stood for the rights of her people,” he said.

The President added that despite the cultural challenges, the late MP always went out of her way to serve the electorate by initiating projects that addressed the needs of the community and that she will be remembered as a patriotic and loyal leader who wanted all Kenyans to live together peacefully and united for progress.

“The greatest gift the people of Baringo South can give in memory of their MP is to live together peacefully and continue with the development projects she had initiated.” Said President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The Baringo South MP died on Friday after a long battle with Cancer.