Nelson Koech, popularly known as "Sonko," is the Member of Parliament for Belgut Constituency, serving his second term. He is the influential Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. This role makes him a key player in Kenya's foreign policy and military deployments, including the mission to Haiti. Koech is one of the most vocal defenders of the Kenya Kwanza government in the media. He is known for his articulate explanation of government policy and his hardline stance against opposition protests. Locally, he has overseen the expansion of electricity connectivity in Belgut.