The family of Robert ‘Bob’ Munro, the founder of Mathare United, has announced his passing after a long period of illness.
In a statement released on Sunday night, wife Ingrid Munro shared that Bob had been in and out of the hospital for the past six months.
She confirmed that Bob passed away on Sunday at his residence in Westlands, Nairobi.
“The family of Robert Donald Munro would like to announce his death. My darling husband Bob, as he is affectionately referred to in Kenyan football circles, has been in and out of the hospital for the last six months due to respiratory problems.
“A beloved father and grandfather, he breathed his last on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence in Westlands, Nairobi. Further updates will be provided in due course,” read the statement by his wife.
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Bob Munro will be remembered as one of the iconic figures who helped transform Kenyan football.
Through the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA), they created a community development initiative aimed at empowering youth and promoting community growth through sports in the Mathare slums.
Inspired by the children there, they helped establish clubs like Mathare United.
In recognition of his contributions, Munro was honored by President William Ruto on December 12, 2024, during Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations and was awarded the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS).
Born in Canada, Munro had been living in Kenya since 1985. In 1987, he established MYSA as a self-help youth group focused on empowering young people, especially in the slums.
As SportPesa Blog, we mourn the passing of this legendary figure who made significant contributions to Kenyan football and, more importantly, to the development of youth in sports.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Bob Munro
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