Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, a former Member of Parliament and retired Colonel in the Kenya Defence Forces, has died at the age of 74 after an eight-month illness. He was remembered as a nationalist, disciplinarian, and dedicated public servant.

• Konchellah served as the Member of Parliament for Kilgoris for 20 years and held the positions of Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons and Assistant Minister for Health.
• He began his career as a herdsboy, later joining the military in 1973 and rising through the ranks to Colonel.
• Despite developing health complications, Konchellah chose to be treated in Kenya, showing confidence in the country's healthcare system.