ODM leader Raila Odinga has led Kenyans in mourning rugby legend Benjamin Ayimba.
Benjamin Ayimba passed away at Kenyatta hospital where he was undergoing treatment for cerebral malaria.
Expressing his condolences, the former premier noted, "We have lost a great patriot in Benjamin Ayimba. Prior to taking up coaching he had an illustrious career as a Rugby 15s and 7s international."
We have lost a great patriot in Benjamin Ayimba. Prior to taking up coaching he had an illustrious career as a Rugby 15s and 7s international.
As coach he led Kenya to their first World Sevens Series title when they beat Fiji at the Singapore Sevens in 2016. pic.twitter.com/a4vMPQUzhN
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Kenyans joined Odinga in mourning the late Ayimba. Here are some of the condolence messages:
This is hard. Rest in power Benja. ???? Benjamin Ayimba has died at the Kenya Hospital after a battle with celebral Malaria ???? pic.twitter.com/Lr8xp8S4li
Lala salama Benja ???? #Benja #chesco pic.twitter.com/eVmqo1rrBs
The sports fraternity has lost a great player, coach and leader in the world of rugby. Rest in Peace Benjamin Ayimba. May Allah grant you Jannah pic.twitter.com/Z3CuidvJFk
Benjamin Ayimba, a legend and icon in Kenyan rugby. Great player and tactician. You gave your best and our country will forever appreciate all you did for us. Rest well. #RIPBenjaminAyimba pic.twitter.com/0zdIs9dmxz
I join the sports fraternity in mourning the passing of legendary rugby coach Benjamin Ayimba.
Ayimba had an illustrious career as the Kenya Rugby Sevens head coach, leading the country to its first World Series Cup Final. My condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/cVXkBDy01V
Arguably the best coach @KenyaSevens ever had, Benjamin Ayimba identified young talent and turned them into rugby superstars.
Rest In Peace Benja. Heartfelt condolences to the Ayimba family. We have lost a legend. pic.twitter.com/UAJoGKuVTE
Benjamin Ayimba was an incredibly special part of rugby in Kenya, he will forever be remembered for his outstanding pace and skill, his strength as a player and coach, and his kind and genuine nature both on and off the field. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/2mIAP4Pppz
Ayimba masterminded Kenya’s historic victory in the Singapore Sevens final in 2016.
He will be remembered as the man who brought the trophy home after Kenya thrashed Fiji 30-7 in the 2016 Singapore Sevens final.
