Late Catholic Bishop Cornelius Korir to be Accorded a State Funeral

Deputy President William Ruto says the late Catholic Bishop Cornelius Korir will be accorded a State funeral.

Addressing the congregation at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Eldoret on Sunday, Deputy President William Ruto said the late Diocese of Eldoret Bishop would be given a state send-off in honor of his contribution to peace in the country.

Ruto said the government will work with the church to give Korir a befitting send off. “The President has ordered that the government together with the Catholic Bishops organize Bishop Korir’s burial since he played a major role in advising the government and uniting Kenyans across the country and he also delivered more than his call in the church,” said Ruto.

Ruto, who was accompanied by Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago, his Elgeyo Marakwet counterpart Alex Tolgos and MPs Alfred Keter, Sila Tiren, Oscar Sudi, Caleb Kostany and Vincent Tuwei praised Korir for his dedication in fostering peace in the country, especially during 2007/08 post-election violence.

Bishop Korir passed away on Monday at his home in Eldoret at the age of 67. He will be buried at the cathedral on Saturday.