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Tributes pour for Kadenge

Football legend died on July 7

In Summary

• He was regarded as the finest footballer ever produced by Kenya

Kadenge's grandchildren Shanize and Denzel Kadenge
Kadenge's grandchildren Shanize and Denzel Kadenge
Image: Ezekiel Aming'a

Politicians, friends and family of fallen hero Joseph 'Joe' Kadenge gathered at Friends International Church on Wednesday to pay tribute.

The church was packed mostly with men of his age group. It was a joy for the family that his fellow footballers came in large numbers to celebrate the life of a well-lived legend.

The Opposition was well represented by leader Raila Odinga, NASA principals Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula, Makadara MP George Alwada and Vihiga Senator George Khaniri.

Nathan Abuti shows a picture of the national team that he played for with Joe Kadenge
Nathan Abuti shows a picture of the national team that he played for with Joe Kadenge
Image: Ezekiel Aming'a
Radio presenter Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee gives joe Kadenge his last respects
Radio presenter Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee gives joe Kadenge his last respects
Image: Ezekiel Aming'a
Raila Odinga reads Joe Kadenge's book
Raila Odinga reads Joe Kadenge's book
Image: Ezekiel Aming'a
NASA leaders Moses Wetangula (2ndL), Musalia Mudavadi and Raila Odinga with the family of Joe Kadenge
NASA leaders Moses Wetangula (2ndL), Musalia Mudavadi and Raila Odinga with the family of Joe Kadenge
Image: Ezekiel Aming'a
Kadenge's son Rogers Kadenge
Kadenge's son Rogers Kadenge
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The two wives of Joe Kadenge
The two wives of Joe Kadenge
Image: Ezekiel Aming'a
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