Porro Ward MCA Patrick Lerte dies while undergoing treatment in Samburu

Porro Ward Member of County Assembly Patrick Lerte has died while undergoing treatment at the Samburu County Referral Hospital.

Lerte’s death was confirmed by the Samburu County Assembly Clerk, Fred Lenapeer, who said the legislator passed away on the morning of Sunday, December 28.

Preliminary reports indicate that Lerte had been unwell for several days and was receiving treatment before he succumbed, although details of his ailment have not been revealed.

Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda mourned the deceased, describing his death as a loss to the county.

Taking to her Facebook account, Lesuuda wrote, “My heartfelt condolences go to his family, colleagues in the assembly, the people of Porro Ward, and entire Samburu County during this moment of mourning.”

Lerte was first elected in 2022 on an Amani National Congress (ANC) ticket. The party later merged with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance earlier this year.

Until his death, he served as the Chairperson of the Samburu County Assembly Committee on Lands and Physical Planning.