Deputy President William Ruto, while condoling with the family of the late football legend Joe Kadenge, pledged on behalf of the government, to foot the funeral expenses.
Ruto reiterated the government’s support and described the deceased as a “great sportsman and respected footballer”.
He added that the government will “stand and walk with the family of Mzee Kadenge during this difficult time”.
“It is a great feat that one person can make such a big contribution to the game. Kadenge became synonymous with football in Kenya and we owe him a lot,” affirmed the country's second in command.
Kadenge died on Sunday, after a long battle with diabetes at the age of 84 and his body was transferred to Lee Funeral home.
Speaking at the funeral home, family spokesman, Chris M’mbwanga, also stated that Sports CS, Amina Mohamed, had disclosed that a budget of Ksh5 million, had been presented to the government to cater for the funeral expenses.
Kadenge’s family announced that funeral plans have already begun and a requiem mass will be held at Friends International Quakers Church along Ngong Road, on July 17.
Thereafter, the funeral procession will leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on July 18, headed to Kisumu from where it will proceed to Musambai Location, Vihiga County for internment of the deceased on July 20.
