Ibrahim 'Bobo' Otieno: Rugby gave him everything, then took it away

Ibrahim 'Bobo' Otieno in action for Menengai Oilers. [Courtesy]

In the rugby-mad town of Nakuru, where young boys dream of making a name for themselves on the pitch, Ibrahim ‘Bobo’ Otieno’s story began like many others—full of ambition and raw passion.

He fell in love with the game as a ball boy, spending hours watching older players crash into each other with unrelenting energy. Little did he know that rugby would not only shape his identity, but also become his greatest source of pain—and ultimately, his redemption.