News

PHOTOS: Burial of former State House Comptroller Abraham Kiptanui

Published

2 years ago

April 10, 2021

KSN Reporter

The burial of former State House Comptroller Abraham Kiptanui is underway at his Kipkabus home, Elgeyo-Marakwet County.

**Abraham Kiptanui’s widow Mary Kiptanui (center) with other family members during the burial ceremony.** [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Kiptanui, a powerful figure who long served as State House comptroller during the tenure of Kenya’s second President, Daniel Arap Moi, died on Sunday at Nairobi Hospital. He retired in 1996.

**The casket bearing Abraham Kiptanui’s body.** [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A host of leaders are present at the burial, including Uasin Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, Ainapkoi MP William Chepkut, and Soi MP Caleb Kositany.