Questions have emerged over the financial support available to former Kenya Police and KCB winger Reagan Otieno, who is seeking more than KSh2.5 million to undergo a kidney transplant.
Otieno is currently relying on well-wishers and football fans to help raise the money needed for the procedure.
His medical condition has placed a heavy financial burden on his family, with reports indicating that his relatives are considering selling property in Busia to meet the cost of treatment.
The situation has drawn concern from members of the football community, particularly over the level of support former players receive when they face serious health challenges after leaving professional football.
Some fans have questioned whether Kenya Police FC, one of the established clubs in the Kenyan Premier League, could step in and assist Otieno with part or all of the medical expenses.
The questions have also opened a wider conversation about how local football clubs support players during difficult moments, especially those who have previously represented them.
One fan expressed frustration over the amount being sought, arguing that the KSh2.5 million bill should not be difficult for a club with the resources of Kenya Police FC to help settle.
“KSh2.5 million for a club like Police is peanuts. Why subject their player to such ridicule?” the fan questioned.
Otieno’s appeal has continued to attract attention as supporters seek ways of helping him access the transplant.
The former winger is remembered for his time with Kenya Police and KCB, where he featured as a talented player before his career was affected by circumstances that eventually saw him leave the pitch.
For his family, the immediate priority remains raising the required amount and ensuring that Otieno receives the treatment he needs. The possibility of selling family property highlights the financial pressure they are facing as they try to meet the medical costs.
The case has also renewed calls for stronger welfare systems within Kenyan football. Players often depend on their clubs and football careers for their livelihoods, but serious illnesses can quickly create financial difficulties once they are no longer actively playing.
While it remains unclear what support, if any, Kenya Police FC may provide to Otieno, fans have continued to appeal for assistance from individuals, clubs and other stakeholders in the football community.
The focus now remains on raising the KSh2.5 million-plus required for the kidney transplant and giving Otieno an opportunity to receive the medical care he needs.
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