MZEE CHARLES KIPRUTO ARAP KIPTANUI (AKA RINGO)

It is with the humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Charles Kipruto Arap Kiptanui (aka Ringo) of Kiramkoti village, Kisanana, Baringo County which occurred on 20th September 2021 following an illness bravely borne.

Beloved son of the late Kiptanui arap Kimulwo and the late Ludia Tarkok Kimulwo. Step- son of the Late Talai Kimulwo, Margaret Toyoi Kimulwo and Ruth Kabon Kimulwo. Loving Husband to Mrs. Grace Kabon Tanui. Son-in-law to Kiplagat Arap Kibelion Kapkoilai. Caring father to the late Caren Jepkemoi, Richard Kipkosgei (Richana Enterprises, Mombasa), IP Bethwel Kiplagat (DCI Mombasa), Bridget Jepchumba (Seed Systems Group, Nairobi), Brenda Jerop (Kisanana Primary School). Loving father-in-law to Anastacia Cheruiyot, Benedicta Kiptanui, Gilbert Kirui and Sammy. An amazing grandfather to Kigen, Victor, Hope, Daniel, Kerry, Ivy, Gloria, Gabriella, Gideon and Kurgat.

Brother to: Peris Kibelion, Hon. Edward Kiptanui, Eric Kiptanui, Elma Korir, the late Angelina Kiptanui, Alice Sirma, Abigael Kigen, Betty Tanui, Daisy Tuitoek, Dancun Kiptanui, Florence Jepng’etich, Diana Sego, Maureen Jemeli, Evans Kiptanui, Shevra Chemutai, Granton Kiptanui, Eng. Simon Tanui, Maj Rtd Jeffia Kiptanui, Edith Tanui, Craig Kipng’etich and Ethel Jerotich.

Brother in-law to: the late Kibelion Sogomo, Paulina Kabon, Magdalina Tarkok, Jane Soti, Jane Kabon, Julia Kiptanui, Dr. Korir, the late James Sirma, Peter Kigen, Prof. James Tuitoek, Catherine Tanui, Grace Tanui among others. Brother-In law also to Arap Lagat Koilai, Joseph Kibelion, Christina, Hellen, Beatrice, the late Setanei, Musa, Stanley and Mary of Radad among others.

Uncle to Late Samuel Sogomo, Hellen Cheboi, Daniel Sogomo, Anne Juma, Walter, Mike, Tom, Sally, Wesley, Moses, Cynthia, Roy, Fridah, Rev Anthony, Denis Korir, Cpt Ronald, Kiplagat Sirma, Mary, Faustine, Jerry, Winnie, Amanda, Hazel, Terry, Lorraine, Billy, Kipkulei, Jebas among others.

He was a close cousin to late Jackson Kigen, Dr. Bengat, Langwech Morombi, Jackson Kimetto, Stephen Kerioand John Bonn. Nephew (Kapmama) to Kap Arap Tungo Mulmon.

Family and friends are meeting daily for funeral arrangements at home Kiramkoti, Kisanana and Langata, Bridget & Gilbert’s Residence.

The Cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital Mortuary Nakuru on Saturday 25th September 2021 at 7a.m. for funeral service and burial at his home in Kisanana at 10a.m.

Dad, you fought a good fight, now in God’s hands you rest. In our hearts you live forever.