Former Harambee Stars striker Kevin Oliech Opiyo passed away in Germany on Sunday, August 16.
Born in December 1986, Kevin died at the age of 33. A spokesman for the family, Nixon Oliech, confirmed that Oliech died while admitted at a hospital in the European nation.
Nixon disclosed that Kevin had been battling Cancer for the past four years leading to his death.
Kevin was a younger brother to legendary Harambee Stars internationals Andrew Oyombe and Dennis Oliech, widely considered as some of the country's greatest ever footballing talents.
Condolences poured in from Kenyans on Twitter and Facebook following news of his death.
He featured for several teams in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) including Mathare United, Nairobi City Stars, Ulinzi Stars, Ushuru FC and Tusker FC.
Kevin also made appearance for two sides in the lower tiers of German football; KFC Uerdingen 05 and Alemannia Aachen.
He earned his first call-up to the national team Harambee Stars in 2005 under coach Twahir Muhiddin who selected him for a World Cup qualifier in 2005.
Kevin's passing comes two years after the death of his mother, Mary Auma Oliech known to many as Mama Oliech to gastric cancer. Other than being the mother to some of Kenya's most famous sporting personalities, she was also behind a popular fish restaurant bearing her name.
Kenyans who watched him play as well as members of the football fraternity were among those who mourned with the Oliech family.
He was remembered as a talented talisman who gave nightmares to defenders and gave it his all every time he stepped on the pitch.
"May your soul rest in peace Kevin Opiyo Oliech," wrote Newton Juma.
"Condolences to the family and friends of Kevin Oliech...R.I.P," shared Ogutu Norbert.
