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Renaissance of Kenyan Rugby

TOP: Kenyan team that played Zimbabwe in 1985 at the RFUEA ground - FRONT (from left): P Ngoga, D Wakhomba, P Nderi, P Belsoi, M Mwituria, K Kamau, D Sakari, J Owino; MIDDLE: M Muniafu, E Mureithi, E Vitisia, A MUtere, T Oketch, J Yakas, E Ayodo; BACK: P Odhiambo, P Magunga, A Kibisu, A Mwenesi, M Otieno, J Ayoki, R Sehmi; ABOVE: Jimmy Owino in a past tournament. [PHOTOS: OSCAR PILIPILI / STANDARD]

By Gishinga Njoroge

At the dawn of Kenya’s 50thAnniversary of Independence, her rugby players are  among the best in the whole world.

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