Porro Ward Member of County Assembly Patrick Lerte has died after a short illness, Samburu County Assembly Clerk Fred Lenapeer has confirmed. Lerte passed away while receiving treatment at the Samburu County Referral Hospital, sending shockwaves across the county’s political leadership.
The county assembly confirmed the death on [date], describing Lerte as a dedicated public servant who remained committed to his duties despite his illness. Details surrounding the exact nature of the illness were not immediately disclosed.
Tributes have begun pouring in from fellow MCAs, county officials and residents of Porro Ward, who praised Lerte for his grassroots leadership and advocacy for development projects within the ward. Many described him as approachable, hardworking and deeply connected to the people he served.
Lerte’s death creates a vacancy in the Samburu County Assembly, with electoral procedures expected to be announced by the relevant authorities in due course. Funeral arrangements and official communication from the family are expected to be shared later.
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