ODM Party Leader Mourns Late Benjamin Ayimba
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Raila Odinga on Saturday 22nd joined hands in Mourning the demise of Former Ruby Coach Benjamin Ayimba who died on Friday 21st night.
According to a Detailed source by Bright Kenya news, Benjamin died at Nairobi hospital after ailing for three months.
In addition, his family members had requested support from the members of the public to pay the hospital bill. Luckily ODM leader Raila Odinga and Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja came to their rescue.
We have lost a great patriot in Benjamin Ayimba. Prior to taking up coaching he had an illustrious career as a Rugby 15s and 7s international.
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) May 22, 2021
As coach he led Kenya to their first World Sevens Series title when they beat Fiji at the Singapore Sevens in 2016. pic.twitter.com/a4vMPQUzhN
The late had been battling Cerebral Malaria.
The legend will be remembered for his great move where he made Kenya proud by winning the Singapore series in 2016.
Othe leaders who have mourned his death include Lawyer James Orengo.
Benjamin Ayimba was an incredibly special part of rugby in Kenya, he will forever be remembered for his outstanding pace and skill, his strength as a player and coach, and his kind and genuine nature both on and off the field. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/2mIAP4Pppz
— James Orengo (@orengo_james) May 22, 2021
On the other hand, Carol Radull the Media Personality and head of Bamba Sport also grieved the demise of Mr. Ayimba.
This is hard. Rest in power Benja.