This archive report was first published on 18 August 2019.
On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Felix Shitsama, former vice-chairman of AFC Leopards, tragically lost his life in a road accident at Timboroa, Uasin Gishu County, along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
Shitsama was traveling with three relatives, including his brother and sister, when the accident occurred. The group was heading to a funeral, but the foggy conditions led to a car swerving and hitting a lorry.
Former club treasurer Oliver Napali, a close friend of the deceased, described the incident: 'He was heading to a funeral. It was foggy at the time and the car swerved and hit another lorry. The rest survived with minor injuries.'
Shitsama's body has been taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral hospital in Eldoret, awaiting post-mortem and funeral arrangements.
During his three-year tenure at AFC Leopards, Shitsama was remembered for his no-nonsense style of leadership, striving to maintain discipline at the club. He served as the club chairman during his final six months in office after then Leopards chairman, Dan Mule, took a sabbatical.
Until the time of his death, Shitsama worked at the Customs Department of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). He leaves behind a wife and son.
