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Nyagrowa Dickens Mimisa

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Nyagrowa Dickens Mimisa (born 1992) is a Kenyan civil engineer and a Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) referee under[1] The Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

Education

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He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering [2]from one of the most prestigious universities in the country: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

Engineering Career

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Mimisa has been part of Synergetic Development Group[3], a leading EPC/EPCM firm in sub-Saharan Africa, since 2018. Some of his notable projects include the 25,000 Metric Tonnes African Gas and Oil Bulk Storage facility in Miritini, Mombasa[4], and Nyali Bazaar Mall in Mombasa[5].

Refereeing Career

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In football, Mimisa has been a FIFA referee[6] since 2021, officiating at CAF and CECAFA levels in addition to the Kenyan Premium League. Noteworthy competitions where he has officiated include the AFCON U17 2023, CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup[7], CECAFA U23 in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 2021[8], CECAFA U18 in Kisumu, Kenya 2023, and CAF CL/CL matches from 2022. He has also officiated iconic matches such as the Kenyan Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, FKF Shield Cup Finals, FKF Mozartbet Finals, FKF Charity Cup Finals, and numerous other high-profile local matches in Kenya. His career has not been without controversies. In 2020, he was accused by former Ulinzi Stars Coach, Benjamin Nyangweso of match mismanagement[9]. He was received the award of the FKF male referee of the year during 2023/2024 FKF gala.[10]

References

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  1. ^ FIFA, fifa.com (2023). "2023-FIFA-Refereeing-International-Lists" (PDF). FIFA. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. ^ JKUAT (2015). "Pass List August 2013-2014" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Home | Synergetic Development Group". www.synergeticdevelopmentgroup.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  4. ^ "Mombasa mega gas terminal to ease prices in upgrade". Business Daily. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  5. ^ "Nyali: From residential area to Mombasa's business hub". Nation. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  6. ^ "Three Kenyan referees earn FIFA badges for 2023, two dropped | MozzartSportKe". mozzartsport.co.ke. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  7. ^ "Two Kenyan referees handed CECAFA duty | MozzartSportKe". www.mozzartsport.co.ke. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  8. ^ "Uganda U23 vs Congo Dr U23 Results 26 July 2021 - Wasomi Ajira". 26 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Ulinzi's Nyangweso blames ref Mimisa for dropped points against Tusker". The Star. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  10. ^ Football Kenya Federation (2024). "FKF galla". footballkenya.org.