World Javelin champion for 2015 Julius Yego has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to fulfil Jubilee's promise of building modern stadiums.
According to the multiple African champion, Uhuru's legacy can be saved if he expeditiously launches and completes construction of modern stadia.
For athletes, he said, a stadium in North Rift will cement the President's legacy before he exits in 2022.
“The best legacy President Uhuru can offer us is a big, modern and well-furnished stadium in North Rift especially Eldoret. If he can do this, then he will forever be remembered by Kenyan sportsmen and women for generations to come,” he said as quoted by the Star.
Jubilee government promised in 2013 that it will construct five modern stadiums but since then, none has been done.
The 2015 world champion said: "I think the government has been making very serious jokes on building and rebuilding them (stadia). I think they are joking with Kenyans. They promised nine stadiums but so far nothing has been done.”
Renovation works have stalled in various stadia including Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Keino Stadium in Kapsabet, Kamariny Stadium in Iten as well as Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
“Those involved in delivering sports infrastructure need to be serious. Sports is currently a big sector in the Kenyan economy, employing thousands of youth, who can do even better with better facilities," added Yego.
Uhuru is struggling to cement his legacy with his backers accusing a section of Jubilee leaders of starting early 2022 campaigns which could sabotage the president's mission