Deputy President William Ruto has mourned Bomet Governor Dr Joyce Laboso.
In a series of tweets on Monday, Ruto remembered Laboso as a true leader.
"Joyce Laboso exemplified the strength of a woman: gentle yet firm, intense, hardworking, resilient and pragmatic. She was an iconic leader, who focused and delivered on her constituents' interests," he said in one of the tweets.
DP Ruto also said that Laboso had laid a foundation for women leaders during her time as the Deputy Speaker.
"As MP and, then, Bomet Governor, Laboso carved a path of women's advancement and was at the forefront of championing peace and harmonious relationships among all communities. During her stint as Deputy Speaker, she moderated parliamentary debate with impartiality and shrewdness," he said.
"We have lost a steadfast, forthright and discerning leader. Condolences to family, friends and people of Bomet County. Rest In Peace," Ruto added.
Governor Laboso passed away on Monday while undergoing treatment in a Nairobi Hospital.
Her death came just two weeks after jetting into the country from India where she was being treated.
Early on Monday, her communication's director had assured Bomet residents that she was responding well to medication.
Laboso's death comes barely a week after the death of Kibera MP Ken Okoth, who also succumbed to cancer.