Aaron Cheruiyot
Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot, MGH( born 23 February 1986) is a Kenyan politician. He was elected as senator for Kericho County succeeding Charles Keter who had resigned to take up a cabinet portfolio.[1][2][3][4][5] He was elected majority leader of the senate in 2022.[6]
Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot | |
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Majority Leader of the Kenyan Senate | |
Assumed office September 2022 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Poghisio |
3rd Member of the Kenyan Senate | |
Assumed office March 2016 | |
Preceded by | Charles Keter |
Constituency | Kericho County |
Personal details | |
Born | Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot 23 February 1986 Kapchebet, Kabianga, Kenya |
Citizenship | Kenya |
Political party | UDA |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse | Linah Chesang Cheruiyot |
Children | 1 |
Residences | |
Alma mater | Moi University, Eldoret. United States International University Africa, Nairobi. Kericho High School |
Occupation | Politician |
Early years and education
Aaron Cheruiyot was born in 1986. He grew up in Kericho County. He undertook his primary and secondary education at Unity Primary school and Kericho High School respectively, before proceeding to Moi University in Eldoret where he acquired a BA degree specialising in Language and Literary studies. In 2010 he joined the Kenya Institute of Management and acquired a Diploma in Marketing.[3]
Family
He is married to his longtime girlfriend Lenah. The couple are blessed with a lovely daughter Maria.[7]
References
- "Aaron Cheruiyot win is a rehearsal of 2017 elections, says Ruto". The Star. 2016-03-19. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- Wafula, Benjamin (2016-01-17). "Aaron Cheruiyot floors veteran politicians to win Jubilee for". Citizentv.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- "The Senator | Kericho CoOunty". kericho.go.ke. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
- "Sen. Cheruiyot Aaron Kipkirui". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
- "Kericho senator Aaron Cheruiyot speaks after 14-day self-quarantine". Nairobi News. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
- Otieno, Julius (2022-10-04). "Aaron Cheruiyot named Senate majority leader". The Star. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- "Aaron Cheruiyot, Wife and Daughter Show Up for StanChart Marathon Donning Full Sports Kits". Chezaspin. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2023-01-07.