Joab Omino
Joab Henry Omino Onyango is a former politician, diplomat, Kenyan international footballer, chair and patron of Gor Mahia,[1] and chairman of the Kenya Football Federation between 1985 and 1996.[2]
He also served as the deputy speaker of the National assembly in Kenya's eight parliament between 1998 and 2002.[3]
He passed away on 13 January 2004, aged 64, at a point when he was the chair of The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as an Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Kisumu Town West Member of Parliament. [4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Allfrica, 13 Dec 2001 Omino Leads Plans to Revive Gor Mahia
- ^ Nation, 11 Mar 2014 Matiba and Omino’s watch: Birth of KFF, ensuing optimism and rise of local game
- ^ Africa Intelligence, 1 Mar 2003 Joab Onyango Omino
- ^ All Africa, 14 Jan 2004 Joab Omino Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
- ^ Nation, 12 Apr 2004 Race for Omino seat is rocked by violence