ODPP Investigates Wendy Kemunto Rape Claims Against Rugby Player Frank Wanyama

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Monday relayed that it had taken up a matter raised by Kenyan musician, Wendy Kemunto, who claimed that she had been raped by Frank Wanyama, a member of the national rugby team - Shujaa.

In a series of tweets, the ODPP noted that the allegations had been taken seriously and were being treated as a matter of urgency.

"The ODPP treats information about rape very seriously. Be rest assured that the matter is being given due attention as matter of urgency.

"The ODPP has already got in touch with Kilimani DCIO CC @DCI_Kenya and action is being taken," one tweet relayed.

[caption caption="Kenyan rugby player Frank Wanyama"][/caption]

The ODPP further outlined that they had contacted the musician and investigations were underway.

"The ODPP has already got in touch with the Victim and appropriate action is being taken in consultation with DCIO Kilimani," the ODPP assured.

Kemunto went public with the rape claims on social media alleging that she was gang-raped by Wanyama and another rugby player later identified as Alex Olaba.

She gave details of the alleged night-long encounter while revealing that she was one month into a pregnancy from the ordeal.

The musician explained that she had opted to air out her story on social media and not to authorities because she did not believe authorities would act on it.

"On February 10, 2018 (my birthday) I was raped by two men...I could have reported the case to police that day but I was still in denial, shock and exhausted! I didn't want to report also because of the profile of these rugby players.

"The main man who actually studies law and knows by now even if I report him he is still going to get away with it is Frank Wanyama. 

[caption caption="Kenyan musician Wendy Kemunto who claims to have been gang-raped"][/caption]

"More than a month later I found out I'm pregnant from the ordeal guys, pregnant not by choice but by rape. Reporting a case now will not have any impact because the way the system is set up, it helps the rapist, never the victim," she posted.

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