Kenneth Macharia fears he will be subjected to persecution and violence if forced to leave UK
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Bristol Bisons player Kenneth Macharia fears persecution if he returns to his native Kenya, where gay sex is illegal.
Mr Macharia, 39, from Glastonbury, Somerset, said he had “only just got the letter” and “felt hopeless”.
The Home Office said: “All available evidence is carefully and sensitively considered in light of published country information.”
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The letter states Mr Macharia does not qualify to remain in the UK “on any basis” and informed him he must “make arrangements to leave… without delay”.
He has also been told to report to Bridgwater police station on Thursday.
He said: “I’m absolutely depressed. My team-mates have been extremely supportive. I’m hoping nothing will happen [on Thursday] but I’m fearful I will be detained.”
The mechanical engineer, who came to the UK to study for a masters degree, said his lawyer was “looking at the possibility of making a judicial review”.