Hon. Kiptis, EBS is a career educationist and trade unionist. He is the former governor of Baringo County (2017-2022). He served as Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Eldama Ravine Executive Secretary (2001-2017).  He also served as a member of the National Executive Council (Knut) between 2006 and 2017 and Treasurer (Knut) Baringo from 1996- 2001.As a career educationist, he has played a critical role in the promotion of Education in the Country.  He has fought for improved terms and conditions of service for teachers, protected teachers’ interests as workers generally – including legal representation in disputes. He holds a Masters of Business Management (Strategic Management) 2009-2013 from Kenya Methodist University, Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Catholic University of East Africa.  He served as a teacher for years and mentored many Kenyans.