Lawrence Lenayapa, the former State House Comptroller and Ambassador of Kenya to the Netherlands, has died on Thursday, February 28, at the age of 59.

The news of his passing was confirmed by Ambassador Ukur Yatani, who expressed condolences to Lenayapa's family, saying, "My condolences to the family of Amb Lawrence Lenayapa following his passing on this morning. May Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace and give solace to the family."

Lenayapa began his diplomatic service in Kenya's mission to the Netherlands in 2018, after which he served as the State House Comptroller for the Kenyan Presidency. Prior to his diplomatic roles, he held the position of Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources.

Appointed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2013, Lenayapa served as the comptroller until 2018.

The cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed at this time.