Four matches, four victories and 12 points proved enough to make Charles Akonnor the standout coach in the FKF Premier League during October.
The Gor Mahia head coach has been named the division's Coach of the Month after overseeing an unbeaten run that helped the defending champions move to the top of the standings.
Akonnor's team collected maximum points against Murang'a SEAL, APS Bomet, Bandari and Kakamega Homeboyz.
Their opening assignment was a 4-2 win over Murang'a SEAL, before they tightened up defensively to record three successive victories by a single goal.
Alpha Onyango played a decisive role in that run, scoring against both APS Bomet and Bandari.
David Okoth, meanwhile, delivered the winning goal against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium, returning to haunt his former club.
Gor finished the month with seven goals scored and only two conceded, while keeping three clean sheets.
The consistency of those performances gave Akonnor an advantage over the other coaches considered for the monthly award.
KCB's Robert Matano and Murang'a SEAL's Dennis Odhiambo were the other shortlisted candidates, having each recorded two wins from four matches.
Matano's KCB started with a 2-2 draw against Nairobi United and defeated Mathare United 1-0.
They then lost 1-0 to Posta Rangers before responding with a 3-1 comeback win over Mombasa United.
Odhiambo guided Murang'a SEAL to victories over Posta Rangers and Nairobi United, including a 5-1 triumph against Posta, the biggest win of the season at the time.
However, defeats to Gor Mahia and 3K FC affected his team's overall record.
For Akonnor, the latest recognition repeats his October achievement from the previous season and provides another reward for Gor's impressive start as they target a 23rd league crown.
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