Patrick Lumumba
Patrick Lumumba is a Congolese national who was wrongfully accused of murdering British student Meredith Kercher in 2007. At the time, he was the owner of a bar in Perugia where Amanda Knox worked. Lumumba was arrested based on coerced statements from Knox during a highly controversial police interrogation. He was later cleared of all charges, but the experience had a lasting impact on his life and reputation.
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Tanzania:
Renowned Kenyan academic Prof Patrick Lumumba emphasised Arusha’s strategic importance as the headquarters of the East African Community (EAC).
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Australia:
Patrick Lumumba was Knox's boss at a local bar and was implicated in the murder investigation.
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Kenya:
Patrick Lumumba is part of the Kabras Sugar team competing in the Kenya Cup final.
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Liberia:
Professor Patrick Lumumba is a renowned Pan-Africanist and Scholar.
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United States:
Based on Knox’s statements, Lumumba was brought in for questioning, despite having an ironclad alibi.
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Kenya:
Prof Patrick Lumumba emphasized the need for African solutions to African problems in the context of the genocide in Rwanda.
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Kenya:
Patrick Lumumba crossed the white wash for a try after Dukisa’s conversion.
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United Kingdom:
Patrick Lumumba was wrongfully implicated by Amanda Knox in the murder of Meredith Kercher.
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Kenya:
Patrick Lumumba added more pressure to the hosts with a second converted try for 12-0.
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Israel:
Patrick Lumumba was Amanda Knox's employer and was falsely implicated in the murder.
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