Francis Boit: Deputy regional commissioner whose photo with Matiang'i went viral is dead Francis Boit developed health complications on the evening of Thursday, October 16 - The deputy regional commissioner was rushed to the hospital but died before he could reach the health facility - The plump officer hit the headline in 2018 when a photo of him and CS Matiang'i went viral on social media networks PAY ATTENTION: Help us change more lives, join TUKO.co.ke’s Patreon programme The Rift Valley deputy regional commissioner Francis Boit has passed on. Area commissioner George Natembeya confirmed to TUKO.co.ke that Boit had been unwell and was in and out of hospitals for health complications. Francis Boit: Deputy regional commissioner whose photo with Matiang'i went viral is dead Source: Facebook Medical condition "It's true he is dead. He has been having problems, some health complications which could have been as result of his huge body. You know he was heavily built" he told TUKO.co.ke. The medical condition of the heavily built and overweight officer worsened on the evening of Thursday, October 15, after which he was rushed to the hospital but took his last on the way. Nairobi man offers to educate street boy who stopped him to beg for money PAY ATTENTION: Click 'See First' under 'Follow' Tab to see Tuko.co.ke news on your FB Feed The late Boit hit the headlines in 2018 when a photo of him and Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i wet viral on social media platforms. Francis Boit died on Thursday, October 15. Photo: Larry Boit. Source: Facebook At that time, he was in Homa Bay county where he served as the deputy county commissioner. Online bullies Given his rotund body, he became of a subject of an online bully and ridicule prompting the Interior Ministry official Mwenda Njoka to explain the officer's battle with weight. According to Njoka, who is the government printer, Boit suffered from a rare genetic disorder and had tried to seek treatment on different occasions but nothing has helped with his condition. "This chief in Homa Bay suffers from a rare genetic disease and has tried all sorts of treatment to no avail. It is callous and inhuman to accuse him of being corrupt by virtue of a genetic illness," he said. Patient whose viral photo was shared by KNH reunites with family The chief, donned in uniform, stood firm as he addressed the CS whose face had shock written all over. Most social media users even accused the deputy county commissioner of being corrupt stating he had eaten up all county resources hence his overweight body. Other netizens could not understand how someone who was that plump was capable of serving in a public office that required 100 % physical fitness level. Their words were, however, viewed as heartless as the man did not deserve the criticism netizens kept dishing out. A few people sympathised with him stating it was not right to ridicule someone who was suffering from an undisclosed disease. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690. Contact Tuko.co.ke instantly. Kenyans react to Prof. Magoha's directive on re-opening of schools | Tuko TV. William Ruto hits out at Uhuru Kenyatta over stalled projects: "I am not drunk" Subscribe to watch new videos Source: Tuko TAGS: NORTH RIFT POLITICSNAKURU COUNTY NEWS HOT: MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY KENYAN WORSHIP KENYAN LATEST NEWS He did it again: Excited Kambua announces second pregnancy 2 hours ago 9433 views TRENDING NEWS Matiang'i receives Uhuru in Tsavo for 2-day Cabinet retreat as Ruto looks on 3 hours ago 6345 views He did it again: Excited Kambua announces second pregnancy 2 hours ago 9433 views Victoria Rubadiri celebrates daughter's 16th birthday in hilarious post an hour ago 7213 views Ucheshi: Wakenya wafuta Matiang'i baada yake kuonekana akimkaribisha Rais Taita Taveta 37 minutes ago 2083 views Chaotic scenes in plane as woman wrestles with crew over handling of her expensive handbag 7 hours ago 41839 views Picha za Rais Uhuru akipokewa na Waziri Matiang'i, DP akiwekwa kando zazua gumzo an hour ago 5624 views Patient whose viral photo was shared by KNH reunites with family an hour ago 1186 views SHOW COMMENTS Kakamega pastor steals neighbours' cows to pay dowry for his wife MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY About Us Our Team Our Manifesto Contact Us Advertise with us Submit your story DMCA removal Privacy policy Terms and conditions Policies and standards Tags Categories SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter News In Swahili READ US Leave your email to receive our newsletter Our applications for phones Tuko.co.ke, 2020 All rights reserved Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/385579-francis-boit-deputy-regional-commissioner-photo-matiangi-viral-dead.html
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Rift Valley Deputy Regional Commissioner Francis Boit is dead. Boit came into limelight in the year 2018 after his photo together with interior CS went viral.