Ruto, Oparanya Join Kenyans in Mourning Soccer Fan Isaac Onyango Juma

Deputy President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in mourning the death of  Harambee Stars's superfan Isaac Onyango Juma.

Juma died on Wednesday night after he was hacked by an assailant who raided his homestead.

Onyango was also an AFC Leopard number one fan.

DP Ruto in his message of condolences termed the news on Juma's death as heartbreaking.

"We are heartbroken by the loss of the ever-present AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars longstanding fan Isaac Juma. He was a friendly, ever jovial and passionate soccer supporter. Our thoughts are with the family and soccer fraternity during this painful time. Rest In Peace, Juma," the DP said.

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya also mourned Juma and wished family comfort at this difficult moment of their lives.

He remembered Juma as a committed soccer fan who made the game enjoyable.

"I have learnt with profound shock and sadness of the sudden death of Mr Isaac Juma. Juma was a devoted and entertaining football enthusiast who graced many sporting activities in the County and the entire Country," Oparanya said.

AFC Leopard on their part mourned their own saying: "It's with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we learn of the death of an ardent supporter of @AFCLeopards Isaac Juma. Our sympathies and thoughts are with his family and friends".

Kakamega Senator remembered Juma as a close friend and supporter who always entertained fans at his football tournament.

"Saddened to have woken up to the news that soccer has lost one of its most loyal fans, Juma. A dominant figure in each of my annual Cleo Malalah super cup. On behalf of my family and the people of Kakamega, I express my heartfelt condolences to his family& friends" he said.

Juma is reported to have been slashed to death over a land dispute pitting him and the assailant.

The assailant was arrested and is being held for questioning.