Africa-Press – Kenya. Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has built a house for the family of renowned Kenyan football fan Isaac Juma who was slashed to death by unknown assailants in January.
Barasa handed over the house to Juma’s second wife Farida, in Ebung’ale Village, East Wanga, Mumias East Sub-county in an emotional ceremony at the weekend.
“I paid a visit to his family to officially hand over a house that was constructed under the auspices of the “Barasa Foundation,” and pass my Christmas gift to them,” the Kakamega county boss said.
Farida said she has been struggling to make ends meet after the death of her husband on January 27.
“I thanked the governor for building this house for me. When my husband died, I was left hopeless with nowhere to go since I did not have any source of income. I rented a house but was kicked out for failing to pay rent,” she said.
Juma,56, was hacked to death last night by unknown people at his family home in Rukaya village, Mumias, Kakamega County
He retired to his ancestral land in Mumias from Nakuru where he used to work as a newspaper vendor.
The late football fan left behind 10 children and two wives- Christina Juma with who he had four children. Farida has six children
In 2011, Juma was awarded the KPL Chairman’s lifetime achievement award for his contribution to football fanatism.
Juma, known for his flamboyant painting all over his body was a poster boy for the national team Harambee Stars and for a long time AFC Leopards. His face was a constant figure in newspapers.
He had however disappeared off the public radar for the last few years.
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