In Summary
• Kevin passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in Berlin, Germany. He lost his battle to cancer on August 16, 2020.
• Kevin is the brother to former Harambee Stars player Denis Oliech.
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The body of late Kenya’s football darling Kevin Opiyo Oliech was on Thursday night received by the family at the JKIA.
Kevin passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in Berlin, Germany. He lost his battle to cancer on August 16, 2020.
Kevin is the brother to former Harambee Stars player Denis Oliech.
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He will on Saturday be buried at his rural home in Seme, Kisumu County.
The body has been moved to Umash Funeral Home for preservation before being moved to Seme for final rites on Friday.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko who was among those who received the body said he will partially cater for the burial expenses.
The governor said that he knew Kevin for many years through his brother, Dennis.
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He mourned the late Kevin as a prolific footballer just like his brothers.
Kevin played for Nairobi City Stars and Mathare United.
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