Kenyan football legend Joe Kadenge is dead.  

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The news of Kadenge's death was confirmed by his son Oscar.

The icon died on Sunday at a Nairobi hospital after a long illness.

He is credited as one of the finest footballers in the history of this nation. 

Kadenge, who played for various clubs and national team suffered stroke in February.

He will be remembered for managing the Kenya national football team in 2002.

Leaders from different parts of Kenya have already started sending their messages of condolence following the development.

His body has been transferred to the Lee funeral home pending funeral arrangements.