Governor Oparanya to cover football fan Isaac Juma's burial costs, educate his children

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has pledged to cover the funeral expenses of slain Harambee Stars and AFC Leopards super fan Isaac Juma who was hacked to death by unknown assailants last month.

According to Oparanya, his county will similarly to educate three of Juma’s 12 children who are currently in secondary school.

Juma, whose burial is set for February 12, was murdered at his family home in Bunyenjere village, Mumias West, Kakamega County on January 26, 2022.  

His body will leave Mumias mortuary on Friday en route to Kakamega’s Bukhungu Stadium and Mumias Complex for viewing.

Thereafter, the body of the deceased will be taken to his family home for a vigil ahead of his burial on Saturday.

Detectives have since arrested the main suspect behind Juma’s murder.

The suspect, Milton Namatsi (27) was arrested at his house by Mumias-based sleuths after preliminary investigations linked him to the murder.