JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps. The idea was put forward by Peter Barron (later to become the club's first honorary secretary) and Ben Cook. The two rugby players were convicted of gang-raping a musician on February 10, 2018. Ultimate Kings of Kenya Rugby The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has recommended charges against two Kenya Harlequin FC rugby players who have been accused of rape.. Making his final decision on Friday, Haji ordered the arrest and prosecution of the two Quins rugby players accused of raping Wendy Kemunto, a popular musician.. The club is aware that both players will be pursuing an appeal in the determination to clear their names. Much of this early success was due to Hugh Steel, John Tanner and Owen Wheeler (a Scottish trialist with two English county caps). Two rugby players accused of raping an upcoming female musician appeared before a Chief Magistrate on Monday. Kenya Harlequins Rugby, Nairobi, Kenya. Select the subjects you want to know more about on The Standard Kenya to Open Schools on October 19, East Africa Throws Kenya Under the Bus in Europe Trade Talks, Kenyan Police Brutality Victims Sue State for Curfew Violence, Kenya Relaxes Covid-19 Burial Protocols, Ends Months of Stigma, Regional Leaders Sign Peace Deal to End Clashes in Kenya, Dissolve Kenya Parliament for Ignoring Gender Rule, Kenyatta Told, Kenyaâs Failure to Buy Drugs Putting Millions of Lives at Risk, Seminarian Fined Sh200,000 for Causing Death of Colleagues By Dangerous Driving, Ole Kina - It's High Time Kenya Legalised Weed, Bein Baraza's Wife, Chiki Kuruka, Quits Radio, Man Denies Robbery Charges, Claims He Was Framed By Complainant, Alfred Mutua Trolled for 'Eating' Chapati With His Face Mask On, Casual Labourer Who Assaulted Female Colleague With Panga Charged in Court.
Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox. All Rights Reserved. Ian Waraba was a very grounded, dedicated, hardworking young player.... We are proud he was part of the Kenya Harlequin FC family. was formed in Nairobi in 1923 when the Nairobi District team split; two clubs were then created Harlequin RFC and Nondescripts RFC. It seems likely that the two names were chosen either in concert or one as a tongue-in-cheek response to the other as nondescript means lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics whilst harlequinsare associated with bright colors and striking patterns. The club's record for the 1954 season is as follows: The club shared the NDC title in 1955, 1956 and 1958 they won the Enterprise Cup in 1955 and 1957 and were runners up the intervening year. ", Kenyans.co.ke © 2020 All Rights Reserved, DPP Noordin Haji Makes Final Decision on Rape Case Against Kenya Harlequin FC Rugby Players, handed over their report following a thorough probe, arrest and prosecution of two Quins rugby players accused of rape, Oscar Sudi Breaks Silence With Attack on Raila, Ndindi Nyoro's Speech Cut Short by Rowdy Youth [VIDEO], Citizen TV Journalist Injured in Highway Attack, 13 Deaths as Covid-19 Cases Rise to 37,707, Youth Storm DP Ruto's Home in Karen [VIDEO], Govt Rubbishes Ruto Allies Rigging Allegations, School Reopening: Nursery School Children to Get Tested, More Youth Left Jobless As Private Sector Suffers, Tik-Tok Star Azziad Nasenya Made Ambassador. in England.
Nondescripts RFC is still in existence, but this first Harlequin club lasted up to 1945. was formed in Nairobi in 1923 when the Nairobi District team split; two clubs were then created Harlequin RFC and Nondescripts RFC. The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has ordered the arrest and prosecution of two Quins rugby players accused of rape. Photos exist of Harlequins playing against the Prince of Wales School during the war years. We trust that they will be accorded a fair hearing.”. lasted up to 1945 and was restarted as Harlequin Football Club in 1951 by a group of enthusiasts, Peter Barron, the clubs first Hon.