The Kenyan football community is mourning the death of former Head Coach of Trans Nzoia Falcons, Justin Okiring, who succumbed to injuries after an attack by unknown assailants on Saturday, December 13. Okiring was recuperating at Wamalwa Kijana Referral Hospital in Kitale when he passed away.

• Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed Okiring's death on Tuesday, December 16, extending condolences to his family and the Trans Nzoia Falcons fraternity.
• The attack occurred near the Trans-Nzoia-West Pokot border, an area known for bandit attacks, though a source suggests the attackers may have been known to him.
• Okiring was a highly successful high school football coach, notably leading Wiyeta Girls to multiple national titles and the 2017 East Africa Secondary School Games (FEASSSA).
• He is credited with developing significant talent, including Harambee Starlets players like Jentrix Shikangwa, Nelly Sawe, and Mwanahalima Adam.