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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated Kenyan rugby legend and former Kenya Sevens captain, Humphrey Kayange, for being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, Class of 2021.<\/p>\n

The Head of State saluted Kayange, the first East African to enter the 164-person list of world rugby luminaries.<\/p>\n

Uhuru said the feat was a global honour of the star’s contribution to the rise of rugby in Kenya and challenged upcoming players to emulate the 39-year old’s exploits.<\/p>\n

ANC Party leader Musalia Mudavadi also congratulated the rugby legend saying it was a great honour to Kenya’s sportsmen and women.<\/p>\n

“Congratulations Kenya Sevens legend, Humphrey Kayange, on your induction to the World Rugby Hall of Fame. This is a great honour to our sportsmen\/women and our nation. As a former rugby player, I am very proud of you for the feat you have achieved as a role model and as a nationalist,” Mudavadi said.<\/p>\n

Others, who have been inducted include Fijian Olympic Rugby winning Sevens captain Osea Kolinisau, former England Rugby captain Will Carling and Manuel-Carpenter, who won silver with New Zealand as rugby sevens made its Olympic debut in Brazil.<\/p>\n

Former Scotland international and coach Jim Telfer and Australia’s Chery McAfee were the other inductees.<\/p>\n

World Rugby chairman and Hall of Fame inductee No.94 Sir Bill Beaumont said, \u201cOn behalf of WR, I would like to congratulate our six Hall of Fame inductees, who did not just make their mark on the field of play, but also played a significant role in advancing the sport.<\/p>\n

Edited by D Tarus<\/b><\/p>\n

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