FKF leads tributes for slain women’s coach Justin Okiring
FKF expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Okiring, acknowledging his long service to football and extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the coaching fraternity affected by this tragic incident.
The sports fraternity, led by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), is mourning the death of esteemed coach Justin Okiring, a respected figure in Kenyan women’s and secondary school football.
Okiring, a former head coach of Trans Nzoia Falcons and Wiyeta Girls, succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack by unknown assailants near the Trans Nzoia–West Pokot border.
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He died while receiving treatment at Wamalwa Kijana Referral Hospital in Kitale.
Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have not publicly announced any arrests.
However, the attack, which shocked the football community, has prompted calls for enhanced safety for sporting personnel travelling in remote areas.
In a statement, FKF expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Okiring, acknowledging his long service to football and extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the coaching fraternity affected by the tragic incident.
The federation described him as “a committed and respected servant of the game, whose contribution to Kenyan football will be remembered with gratitude,” and prayed that his “soul rest in eternal peace”.
At the same time, friends, former players and coaching colleagues have taken to social media to pay tribute to Okiring, lauding his mentorship and dedication to nurturing young talent across Kenya’s football landscape.
Many highlighted his passion for girls’ football and his role in helping emerging players transition from grassroots and school competitions into higher levels of the women’s game.
Okiring’s coaching career spanned multiple levels of Kenyan football, particularly in the development of women’s and youth programs, where he spent much of his career building teams, mentoring players and helping cultivate the next generation of talent.
He led Falcons, competing in the Women’s Premier League, and was instrumental in shaping football at Wiyeta Girls, a school with a strong football pedigree that has produced several national team players.
His influence extended beyond club duties, as he also served as head coach of Harambee Starlets, Kenya’s senior women’s national team, during the 2014–2015 period, a tenure reflected in historical squad records.
He is survived by family and a wide circle of colleagues and protégés who will remember his impact on the sport.
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