Where are they now? The dreaded Kakamega High School team of 2014

In 2014, Kakamega School’s football team, commonly known as Green Commandoes, assembled one of the most talented outfits Kenya has ever witnessed.

Dominant, disciplined, and technically gifted, the class of 2014 did not just win the national title, they extended Kakamega’s legacy as a football powerhouse and reinforced the school’s reputation as a conveyor belt of elite talent, winning the school’s 13th national title.

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More than a decade later, the paths taken by that celebrated group tell a compelling story of ambition, resilience, triumph, setbacks, and life beyond the pitch.

Kakamega School remains one of the most successful institutions in Kenya's school football history, with 14 national titles to its name, with its last title won in 2018 at Hill School, Eldoret.

The Green Commandoes’ dominance across different eras has been driven by a culture that blends discipline, tactical awareness, and competitive excellence.

The 2014 team, coached by Brenden Mwinamo, Eliud Omukuya, Barnabas Lihanda, and Kevin Asuba, embodied those values.

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That squad produced professionals who would go on to feature in the FKF Premier League, Europe, and beyond, while others transitioned into alternative careers after football.

From school champions to senior football

Goalkeepers

Timothy Odhiambo

After starring between the posts during the 2014 title run, Odhiambo joined Sony Sugar FC before moving to Ulinzi Stars.

He remains part of the military side, carving out a career in the FKF Premier League. Besides that, he has previously featured for the national U23 team, Emerging Stars.

Edwin Omwabani Mukolwe

Mukolwe’s journey has been one of persistence and growth.

From AFC Leopards, he went on loan to Wazito FC, then featured for Kangemi United, Nairobi Stima, Bidco United, and Nairobi City Stars.

He played for Kakamega Homeboyz in the first leg of the current season before announcing retirement from football.

Defenders and midfield engines

Joseph Stanley Okumu

The most illustrious graduate of the class.

After brief stints with Chemelil Sugar FC and Free State Stars in South Africa, Okumu moved to the United States with AFC Ann Arbor, before launching a successful European career.

He starred for IF Elfsborg in Sweden, earned a move to KAA Gent in Belgium, and in 2023 became the most expensive Kenyan footballer following his transfer to Stade Reims in France’s Ligue 1.

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Okumu is a regular for Harambee Stars and stands as the clearest symbol of the class of 2014’s potential.

He serves as Stars' assistant captain.

Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma

Ouma’s rise began at Gor Mahia in 2016 before he ventured abroad.

His European journey took him to Kolkheti Poti (Georgia), KS Kastrioti (Albania), and later Sweden, where he flourished with Vasalunds IF and AIK.

A regular starter at AIK, Ouma earned a move to Poland with Raków Częstochowa, where he continues to compete at a high level while serving as a consistent Harambee Stars international.

Stephen Etyang

Etyang’s career spanned Palos FC, Nzoia Sugar, Kakamega Homeboyz, Ulinzi Stars, and KCB FC.

He is currently a free agent following the expiry of his contract at the end of last season.

Sources indicate that he is nearing a move to Tusker.

Kelvin Monyi

Monyi featured for Western Stima, Tusker FC, and Kisumu AllStars, and later secured a move to Gor Mahia.

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He won the Football Kenya Federation Premier League with Tusker in the 2020-2021 season.

Apollo Otieno

Otieno’s career took him through Chemelil Sugar, Tusker FC, Sony Sugar FC (loan), KCB FC, and Dodoma Jiji FC in Tanzania.

He returned to KCB FC this season but has yet to feature as he recovers from a knee injury.

Brian Wesa

Wesa played for KCB FC and Sofapaka and is currently with Darajani Gogo FC, continuing his career in domestic football.

He also played for Nzoia Sugar and the national U20, team Rising Stars.

Forwards and wide attackers

Pistone Mutamba

Mutamba enjoyed a globe-trotting career, playing for Wazito FC, Bidco United and Himalayan Sherpa Club in Nepal - an uncommon but successful international route for a Kenyan forward.

Played for the national U23 team as well.

James Mazembe

Mazembe joined Kariobangi Sharks in 2017, spent time on loan at Zoo FC, then signed for KCB FC in 2020.

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After a loan spell at Nairobi City Stars in 2023, he joined Shabana FC in 2024, where he is currently playing.

Careers interrupted, redirected, or concluded

Vitalis Akumu

Akumu featured for Western Stima, Sofapaka, Kisumu All Stars, Vihiga United, and Vihiga Bullets before retiring from football in 2022.

Alfred ‘Kemboi’ Wekesa

Wekesa joined Busia Fisheries FC in Uganda before signing for AFC Leopards, where a devastating ACL injury forced him to quit football prematurely.

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He has since transitioned into academics and is currently studying a nutrition course.

Bernard Biko

Biko played for Chemelil Sugar and Ulinzi Stars.

He is no longer actively playing and is currently serving in the armed forces.

Vincent Chacha

Chacha also joined Ulinzi Stars but, like Biko, is no longer active in football and serves in the armed forces.

Alphonce Ndonye

Ndonye featured for Mathare United for the better part of his career. He joined Kakamega Homeboyz in 2022 but did not last long at the club.

He was suspended by FKF on suspicion of involvement in match-fixing.

He was barred from playing or attending football activities pending investigations.

Brian Andanje

Andanje last featured for FC Talanta, Bandari and Kangemi All Stars.

Omar Rashid

Rashid did not pursue a football career beyond school, opting instead to focus on his studies.

Benson Mutinda

Mutinda played for Posta Rangers before tragically passing away in a road accident in 2023, a loss that deeply affected the football fraternity.

A class that defined an era

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The Kakamega School class of 2014 represents more than a national title.

It reflects the power of structured school football, quality coaching, and competitive exposure.

As Kakamega School continues to produce footballers, the 2014 Green Commandoes remain a benchmark - proof that school football, when nurtured correctly, can shape careers, character, and legacies that endure long after the final whistle.