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In a glitz Mr. World 2016 event held in Southport, UK, last night, the reigning Mr. World Kenya Kevin Oduor, scored a first, making it in the top four list and technically getting the title of the most desirable man in Africa.
Kevin, a 21-year-old model who happens to be a former Mr. Catholic University stood tall, carrying the Kenyan flag high in a competitive finals that featured top models from all over the world.
"I am still ecstatic. It is amazing. I can't believe this. It is an awesome feeling. I am lost of words and I thank God for all this," a jubilant Kevin told Pulse minutes he was announced the fourth best.
"Surprisingly, I have been expecting to score well here and I am grateful I made it through," Kevin remarked. The annual competition was won by Mr. India Rohit Khandelwah, a 26-year-old actor and TV personality. Puerto Rico took the second spot as Mr. Mexico came third.
And as the results trickled in, the Mr and Miss World team lead by the Kenyan pageant holder madam Terry Mungai joined in celebrations praising Kevin for making Kenya proud.
It was the first time in many years that Kenya was making it to the Mr. World finals after the competition took a break with the holders concentrating with the Miss World event.
