John Muiruri

John Machethe "Mo" Muiruri (born 10 October 1979) is a Kenyan footballer who played for Moss FK in Norway as a midfielder. He was known for his close ball control and ability to dribble the ball. He is one of the most talented midfield quartet of the Kenya National team, Harrambe Stars along with McDonald Mariga, Robert Mambo, Jamal Mohamed and Titus Mulama. He led Kisii School to two national championships before graduating in 1997.

John Muiruri
Personal information
Full name John Machethe Muiruri
Date of birth (1979-10-10) 10 October 1979
Place of birth Kenya
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Moss FK
Number 4
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 Utalii
1999–2000 Tusker
2001–2004 Gent 48 (4)
2004–2005 Germinal Beerschot 30 (0)
2005– Moss 111 (21)
International career
1998–2007 Kenya 23 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:57, 27 November 2009 (AEST)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 November 2009

Muiruri has played 20 international matches for Kenya as well as 13 matches at U-21 and U-23 level. He appeared at the 2004 African Cup of Nations.


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