Kenya Cup side Strathmore Leos have penned a heartfelt letter to their former coach Louis Kisia, who has taken over at Impala RFC.
Kisia stepped down from his role at Strathmore Leos in March 2023, with former Nondies coach Willis Ojal stepping in as his replacement.
Louis Kisia new home
A former National 7s Circuit winner with Mwamba as a player, Kisia now takes charge of Impala RFC, who have returned to the Kenya Cup after a two-season absence.
Impala time…
— Louis Kisia (@Kisia_Fathee) September 3, 2024
During his four-year tenure at Strathmore Leos, Kisia led the team back to the Kenya Cup and guided them to consecutive semi-final appearances.
In recognition of his contributions, Strathmore Leos took to their social media platforms to express their gratitude, describing his time at the club as legendary.
“Today we celebrate Fathee, who has had a legendary stint and service at Strathmore Leos! Coach Louis Kisia (Fathee) joined us in 2019, just in time to bring the Leos back from relegation and straight into the Kenya Cup semi-finals. He coached us until 2024,” read the club’s statement.
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The club further highlighted Kisia’s impact, both on and off the pitch, emphasizing the family atmosphere he fostered, the standards he set, and the victories he secured.
“From leading us to several cup victories and forming a formidable young Leos squad, he made us his family, and we made him ours. His commitment also led him to offer his expertise to the National Sevens Team, Kenya Sevens,” the statement continued.
The club fondly recalled his dedication, even participating in training sessions and pushing the team with initiatives like the #5AMClub, particularly with the 7s squad.
As @Kisia_Fathee charts a new path, we do hope that the glory, the lessons, the mentorship and all the invaluable memories he experienced with the Leos will never be forgotten.
For once a Leo, always a LeoWishing you all the best in your next endeavours.#RugbyKE #XXVII pic.twitter.com/KZ7VLvpoLg
— Strathmore Leos (@strathleos27) September 4, 2024
“We shared the highs and the lows, but most importantly, we had fun along the way. As Coach Louis Kisia embarks on a new journey, we hope the glory, lessons, mentorship, and invaluable memories he created with the Leos will never be forgotten. Once a Leo, always a Leo!” the message concluded.
Before moving to Strathmore Leos, Kisia coached Mwamba.
