This archive report was first published on 21 August 2020.
On August 21, 2020, Wazito FC announced the signing of highly-rated right-back Kevin Okumu from Nairobi City Stars and midfielder Edwin Omondi from Western Stima.
The two players join the moneyed side for an unspecified duration, adding to the signings of Kevin Kimani from Mathare United, Vincent Oburu from AFC Leopards, Boniface Omondi from Gor Mahia, and young defender Mark Otieno from non-league side Leeds United.
Wazito FC owner and President Ricardo Badoer welcomed Okumu, saying, "Another great Wazito FC signing. Kevin is in it to win it. Welcome To the Best Club in East Africa "chumsy."
Okumu expressed his readiness for the job at hand, stating, "Finally I am here and I am really happy. Wazito has been my dream team for some time now and I am glad that the move has materialized. To the management and the fans, I want to tell them that I have come here to work hard and challenge for a position in the team. We have to finish in a better position than last season."
Head coach Fred Ambani lauded Okumu's arrival, saying, "He is a young, talented, and hardworking player, a very good addition to the team. In as much as we are working for immediate success, we have to build for the future and with players like him on board, we will have a good foundation."
