William Ruto Consoles MP William Kamket, Immaculate Kassait After Son’s Death

Tiaty MP William Kamket and Kenya’s Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait have lost their 13-year-old son, William Ballot Kassait Junior, who died on Tuesday morning at a Nairobi hospital after asthma-related complications.

Family sources said the boy, known as Bill, developed breathing difficulties over the weekend and was placed on medication. His condition did not improve, and he died at about 8 a.m. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways, causing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It cannot be cured but is usually managed with inhalers and other treatments to control inflammation and prevent attacks.

The boy’s middle name, “Ballot,” reflected his birth during the 2013 General Election, when his mother was working at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in voter registration and electoral operations.
President William Ruto issued a condolence message on Wednesday, expressing sympathy to the family. He described the loss as deeply painful and extended support during their bereavement.

Members of Parliament also conveyed their condolences to Kamket, who serves as vice chair of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. Committee chair Benard Kitur informed colleagues of the death on Tuesday evening and spoke on behalf of the House. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party also sent messages of support.

Kamket is serving his second term as MP, having first been elected in 2017 on a KANU ticket. He previously served as the first speaker of the Baringo County Assembly. Kassait, a lawyer, became Kenya’s first Data Commissioner after her tenure at the IEBC.

Since Tuesday, family members, friends, and colleagues have been visiting the couple’s home in Lang’ata to offer condolences.