Bob Munro, the founder of the Kenyan club Mathare United FC, has passed away.
Munro passed away at his home in Westlands on Sunday.
His death was announced by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The Federation described Munro as a true champion of grassroots football in the country.
“We join the football community in mourning the loss of Bob Munro, the founder of Mathare United and a true champion of grassroots football in Kenya. His contributions to the sport and the community will forever be remembered,” FKF said on X.
The Federation’s president Hussein Mohammed described Munro as a selfless leader who played a critical role in professionalizing the Kenya Premier League (KPL).
He added that Munro’s legacy will continue to inspire the generations to come in a great way.
The FKF president further prayed for comfort to Munro’s family and friends even as they came to terms with his death.
“Bob Munro was a true hero of Kenyan football and a selfless leader. Honoured with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) during Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations, he played a key role in professionalising the KPL and supporting grassroots football development.
“His global recognition includes the Help for Self-Help Prize (Oslo, 1999) and the Play the Game Award for Strengthening the Ethical Values of Sport (Aarhus, 2015). My condolences to his family, friends, Mathare United, MYSA, and the entire Kenyan football community. Bob’s legacy will inspire generations. Rest in peace,” Hussein said.
Until his death, Munro was the Mathare United FC chairman. He founded the club in 1994.
