NAIROBI, Kenya — Tiaty Member of Parliament William Kamket and his wife, Immaculate Kassait, are grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son, Bill Ballot, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17.
Details surrounding his death have not been disclosed.
The news was confirmed by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) digital strategist Antonellah Kakuko, who expressed condolences to the family.
“Go well, Bill Junior Ballot. Your light will forever remain in our hearts,” Kakuko said. He prayed for strength and comfort for the grieving parents.
William Kamket has been a prominent political figure in the Rift Valley, serving as Tiaty MP since 2017. He previously held the position of Speaker of the Baringo County Assembly (2013–2017) and has been re-elected in the 2022 general elections under the KANU ticket, part of the Azimio la Umoja coalition.
Kamket has been vocal on security issues affecting the Pokot community, particularly banditry and pastoralist conflicts.
His wife, Immaculate Kassait, serves as Kenya’s first Data Commissioner. She has been instrumental in establishing the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and implementing the legal framework for the Data Protection Act, Kenya 2019.
Kassait has extensive experience in governance, elections, and public sector management, holding a Master’s in Business Administration from USIU Africa, a postgraduate diploma in law from Kenya School of Law, and an undergraduate law degree from Makerere University.
President William Ruto also extended his sincere condolences to the bereaved MP.
In a statement shared on X, he expressed, “We extend our sincere condolences to Tiaty Member of Parliament Hon. William Kamket and his family following the loss of their beloved son, Bill Ballot Kassait Jnr. It is deeply painful to lose a young life filled with promise and potential. We stand with you and support you during this difficult time.”
The family has received an outpouring of support from political allies, colleagues, and members of the public, reflecting the high regard in which both Kamket and Kassait are held nationally.
