Many only know him as a skilled and wealthy businessman and a president's son who managed to retain the throne to also become the 4th head of state.
Very few know that President Uhuru Kenyatta was once a skilled rugby player during his schooling days at the St Mary's School where he learned for 11 years.
It was during the course of his schooling in the 70s when a new rugby playing white priest named Father Malone joined the school as the Principal, that his love for sport drove him into the game.
Uhuru was a nimble-footed player, blindside winger who played for both the school's team dubbed the 'Senior Colts' and the senior team and was a hard trainer.
His speed worked in his favor, as the then young and light youngster managed to make the cut and always made successful escapes both from danger and towards the try line.
His long strides was also another advantage that saw him succeed in the rather rough sport.
He was also a clever player and shared the school with his elder brother Muhoho and his Predecessor Mwai Kibaki's son Jimmy Kibaki and it is the same place where both met their future spouses.
Some of the nation's renowned sportsmen including Ian Duncan, are also a product of the same institution.
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