The Kenyan Rugby Fraternity is yet again mourning the death of one of its own, Richard Akoth alias Real Jadha.

Akoth who was Impala’s club  fullback and a key player in both the fifteens and the sevens version of the game is said to have died after he drowned while swimming at the club's swimming pool today(Monday) morning.

He was also  an Information Technology specialist.

His last game was on February 23 when Impala lost to Homeboyz 18-11 in the Eric Shirley Shield.

Another player who lost his life in a similar way was James Nyongesa alias Dibo who drowned n a swimming pool in Mombasa, he was playing for the JKUAT Cougars.