Deputy President William Ruto has mourned Veteran Harambee Stars, AFC Leopards fan Isaac Juma.
Juma died following an attack by an assailant at his home in Mumias, Kakamega County.
Police have since said they have arrested a suspect over the attack that is alleged to have occurred in Kakamega yesterday.
“We are heartbroken by the loss of the ever-present AFC Leopards and Harambee Star’s long-standing fan Isaac Juma. He was a friendly, ever jovial and passionate soccer supporter,” Ruto said.
“Our thoughts are with the family and soccer fraternity during this painful time. Rest In Peace, Juma.”
Officers handling the matter said preliminary findings had shown the attack was out of a land dispute in the area.
Officials said Juma was hacked to death by the assailant on Wednesday at around 11 pm.
Juma was a passionate football lover and religiously supported the national team, Harambee Stars.
Until his untimely demise, Juma had been a diehard fan of AFC Leopards, Kakamega Homeboyz and Harambee Stars.
Western Regional police boss Peris Muthoni said they are interrogating the suspect for more information.
