President Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga, Musalia Mudavadi, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa and Kajiado governor Joseph Ole Lenku hve led Kenyans in mourning the death of former AFC Leopards chairman Alex Ole Magelo.
Magelo, who served as Nairobi City County speaker died on Friday night at a Nairobi hospital.
The President described Ole Magelo as an outstanding leader who worked hard to make Kenya a better country for all.
“I have known the late Ole Magelo for a long time and from my interactions with him, I came to appreciate his commitment and desire to make life better for others. He was a gentleman and a sports enthusiast who mentored very many young people through football to become great men and women in our country. Many remember Ole Magelo for the good work he did as Chairman of Kenyan football giants AFC Leopards,” read the President’s statement.
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Mwendwa said: “We are saddened by the loss of former AFC Leopards chairman Alex Ole Magelo. During his time at the club, Leopards experienced positive growth, and arguably their best position in a decade. His contribution to the game cannot be underestimated. We wish his family solace during these trying times.”
Lenku wrote: “The Maa Nation and the Country at large; It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of one of our greatest sons and warriors of our community: Alex Ole Magelo after a short illness. The late Magelo died at Nairobi Hospital where he has been admitted for some weeks now.”