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Kambi succeeded Jared Omboni Nevaton as the club chairman in 2021.
Shabana FC chairman Nyandoro Kambi who passed away on Friday, February 10, will be laid to rest on Friday, March 3, at his home in Yukos, Kitengela.
The football administrator's family and friends gathered for a vigil on Thursday evening at his residence in the capital, Nairobi before leaving on Friday morning for the burial.
Thousands of Shabana FC fans and football officials from across the country will be present in Kitengela to pay their last respects to Kambi, who collapsed and died at his law firm in Nairobi aged 51.
Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Sam Nyamweya is expected to be one of the top dignitaries to attend the burial.
Kambi was elected as the club chairman unopposed in September 2021 after having previously served as a vice chairman.
He was also an advocate of the High Court and once vied for the Borabu Constituency MP seat.
Since he passed on, tributes have been pouring in for the fallen football boss, with club president Jared Nivaton recently sharing his condolences with the family, friends, and fans.
"We have always been very close friends. We have always consulted on the running of Shabana since 2013. I could not believe that I was viewing his body last night.
I wish to convey my sincere condolences to the family at this challenging time. We have sincerely lost a friend, a brother, and a great leader," Naviton said.
Kisii County FKF Chairman Jezreel Mbegera also mourned Kambi, describing him as a good person who assisted the football community in the Western region.
"On behalf of FKF Kisii County leadership, football clubs, our referees and coaches, Shabana FC fans and all football stakeholders, we hereby convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of Nyandoro Kambi. The Football sector has lost a dedicated fan and administrator. Gusii region has lost a great son," read the condolence message.
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