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Dual citizenship is sigh of relief for former Kenyan stars

27/8/2016 - Ruth Jebet of Bahrain competes as she sets a world record in the women's 3000m steeplechase. REUTERS

The provision in 2010 Constitution has seen many athletes run for adopted nations but invest in Kenya.

On September 20, 2006, Qatari’s world 3000m steeplechase record holder Saif Saeed Shaheen was detained at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for 15 hours over a visa hitch.

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