Ken Macharia feared for his safety in Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal.
A gay African rugby player threatened with deportation has won the right to remain in the UK.Without it he feared he could have been sent back to Kenya, where homosexual activity is illegal and punishable with heavy jail sentences.
A campaign was started by the LGBTQ-inclusive Bristol Bisons RFC, where Mr Macharia is a club member. A judge found he would be at "real risk of serious harm as a gay man" and that his "human rights would be breached" were he to be removed from the UK. A first-tier tribunal of the immigration and asylum chamber upheld Mr Macharia's appeal against deportation.
Speaking afterwards, Mr Macharia said: "When I tell people close to me the news, they are jumping with joy and excitement, I put on a smile and pretend to share the same level of enthusiasm."I have had my hopes crushed too many times. I can't help wondering what will go wrong."I am very grateful for all the support I have received. Very many people came to my aid at my time of need.
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