the establishment of a university in Kuresoi South Constituency. This, however, was cut short in 2017 when he lost the seat to a Jubilee Party candidate. At the time of leaving office, he had already appointed a panel of experts drawn from university professors and education professionals who had already identified land at Keringet Shopping Centre where the university was to be set up. The importance of a healthy populace in fostering national development has not escaped his attention: under his watch, the health sector at the constituency level has been fundamentally transformed. Hon. Cheruiyot has ensured that there is a health facility in every location. In addition, there have been laudable improvements in agriculture, roads, and security. Cheruiyot has been a great champion of squatter resettlement and is largely credited for resettling the landless in Kuresoi. The former Kuresoi South legislator also advocated the lifting of land caveat imposed in the late 90s in parts of the Constituency so that the owners could have clean titles and transact business easily. Personal Attributes Hon. Cheruiyot is a suave, bold, and pragmatic leader. As a person and a public servant, his passion is serving the common mwananchi. As a charismatic leader, Cheruiyot is an ardent supporter of inter-ethnic peaceful coexistence in the region that is home to various ethnic communities. His approach to issues is skillfully diplomatic, thus endearing him to a cross-section of the multi-ethnic population. He started an Annual Peace Marathon in 2011 that demonstrated his steadfast commitment to national cohesion and integration initiatives. Religious Beliefs Z.K. Cheruiyot, a family man and a father of four, professes Christianity and is a great follower of Jesus Christ. His mastery of Bible teachings is impressive. He has supported the construction of churches across the Kipsigis region and in particular, Kuresoi South Constituency. Despite being a devoted believer of the African Inland Church (AIC), Hon. Cheruiyot occasionally attends church services and Harambee in all other churches. Awards For his exemplary and distinguished service to the Country, Hon. Zakayo Cheruiyot has been decorated and honored with the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (MGH) and the Silver Star of Kenya (SS). He is a Kipsigis by ethnicity. Credible information indicates that Cheruiyot was involved in shielding Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga from arrest and capture in the decade following the 1994 Rwandan genocide. References Living people 1954 births Orange