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Kenya 7s Star Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 19 August 2019.

On August 19, 2019, the court handed down a 15-year prison sentence to each of the two Kenya 7s rugby players, Alex Mahaga Olaba and Lawrence Frank Wanyama, for their role in a gang rape.

The incident involved a musician who was allegedly assaulted by the two players and their accomplices.

The case drew widespread attention and condemnation from the public and the rugby community.

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