Joseph Siror was a prominent Kenyan politician who served as a member of parliament for Eldama Ravine constituency in Baringo County from 1963 to 1979. He was also a member of the cabinet in the government of Kenya under President Jomo Kenyatta.

Born in 1927 in the village of Tenges, Baringo County, Siror received his education at the local mission school before joining the Kenya Police Force in 1948. He rose through the ranks to become a senior officer, serving in various parts of the country.

In 1963, Siror resigned from the police force to enter politics. He contested and won the Eldama Ravine parliamentary seat in the first general elections held after Kenya gained independence from Britain. He was subsequently appointed as Assistant Minister for Home Affairs in the government of President Jomo Kenyatta.

In 1966, Siror was appointed as Minister for Tourism and Wildlife, a position he held until 1969 when he was moved to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He later served as Minister for Works and Communications from 1971 to 1979.

During his time in government, Siror was known for his efforts to promote tourism and conservation in Kenya. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Kenya Tourist Board, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and the National Museums of Kenya. He was also a strong advocate for the conservation of Kenya’s natural resources, particularly its wildlife and forests.

Outside of politics, Siror was involved in various community development initiatives in his home region of Baringo County. He was a founding member of the Tenges Water Project, which brought piped water to the village of Tenges and surrounding areas.

Siror retired from politics in 1979 and returned to his farm in Tenges, where he lived until his death in 2016 at the age of 89. He was survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Siror’s legacy as a pioneering conservationist and advocate for community development in Kenya continues to inspire many people in the country today.