Asuza, commonly known as Asuu, passed away under mysterious circumstances on Sunday, March 17. Initial police reports indicate that the incident occurred near the Mathari area on that fateful Sunday afternoon.
Asusa was reportedly traveling in a taxi towards the city center when, inexplicably, the rear door of the vehicle swung open, leading to his ejection onto the busy roadway.
The taxi driver asserted that such an occurrence was highly irregular, as the doors typically lock automatically when the vehicle is in motion.
Tragically, Asusa’s fall from the taxi left him vulnerable to the oncoming traffic, resulting in him being struck by a passing car.
The driver of this vehicle callously failed to stop, compounding the horror of the situation.
Subsequently, a matatu, or public minibus, traveling in close proximity also collided with Asusa, inflicting fatal injuries. While mourning him through social media pages, Bonface Ambani wrote: “Asuu!!!!! Umenifanyia hiyo kitu. Sio poa bro. Safiri Salama.” His burial is set for this Saturday. Chanda Village. Lusui.
Radio Jambo’s morning show host, Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee, also mourned Asuu. Mourning him through social media platforms, host Ghost Mulee shared fond memories of the deceased, describing him as a prolific striker who brought joy to others.
Joseph Asuza, ‘Asu,’ I remember our training sessions in Limuru and Red Berets fc in the Kenya Premier League.
You were a great striker and a joy to be around. Sing with the angels until we meet again,” Ghost wrote on Instagram.
The former Harambee Stars coach accompanied his tribute with a video of the late Asuu enjoying himself in the Kyamwilu Hills in Machakos.
“RIP bro,” he added.
Asuu played for Red Berets FC in the Kenyan Premier League and also served as an assistant coach for Police FC before relocating to the United States.
The Kenyan Premier League also mourned the former footballer, recognizing him as a significant figure in the world of soccer.
“Kenyan football has lost a legend both on and off the field, we extend our condolences to the family of former Red Beret player and first assistant coach of Police FC Joseph “Journeyman Asu” Chama Asuza,” the FKF Premier League said in its statement.
