KCB rugby player James Kilonzo (R) is tackled by Roncy Nyangaga of Blak Blad during a Kenyan match at KCB grounds in Ruaraka. [Photo/Martin Mukangu]
Kenyans have expressed sorrow following the death of KCB rugby player James Kilonzo.
Kilonzo died on Monday night after he was shot by unknown people in Kasarani, Nairobi county.
Kilonzo is said to have gone to withdraw some money from an M-pesa shop when he was shot in the chest.
The gunmen immediately fled the scene without taking anything from him.
Kilonzo had boosted the bankers to Kenya cup and Enterprise Cup Victories last season
Kenyans across the country have sent their condolence messages to the family of the late Kenya Commercial Bank player.
Below are some condolence messages from KOT:
“@ragahouse_com: We are saddened by the passing of James Kilonzo of @kcbrugby. RIP Jay Mulla.
@KamaliShaqur: R.I.P James Kilonzo (Jay Mulla) My deepest condolences to the family, @kcbrugby & the rugby fraternity. A friend gone too soon #RIPJimmy
@Nondies: Deepest condolences to the family and friends of @kcbrugby on the passing of James Kilonzo. May he R.I.P
@MwambaRFC: Our prayers and thoughts are with the @kcbrugby following the tragic death of James Kilonzo. Rest in peace, James. #RIPJayMulla
@moscakenya: MOSCA has learned with great sorrow the demise of KCB Rugby Player James Kilonzo. Our sincere condolences to Family & Friends. RIP
@teddyeugene: Sad day for @kcbrugby as winger James Kilonzo (left) of the Kilonzo brothers shot dead by thugs in Kasarani, Nairobi. Pole sana Peter.
@ngugi_ngaruiya: Rest in peace 'James Kilonzo'..its sad..yet when these thugs are shot people complain of extra judicial killing.cant police exterminate them
@ArtstandingKE: Sincere condolences to the family and friends of @KCBGroup centre James Kilonzo who was shot dead yesterday night. RIP champ. @moscakenya.”