This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
Published on September 24, 2019, by Francis Mureithi, Nation.
Molo Stadium in Nakuru County is a stark reminder of poor urban planning and neglect. The stadium, home to Molo All Stars and Molo Football Club, has become a dumpsite, with murky sewerage, plastic bottles, and raw sewerage flowing from a stinking and filled-up toilet.
The stadium's condition is a health hazard, especially with the presence of street urchins who have turned it into a hideout. Swirling winds often leave rubbish flying across the pitch, making it difficult for teams to play.
Football fans and team officials attending matches are often forced to stand as there are no seats inside the stadium nor a roof, leaving them exposed to the elements of weather during matches. The lack of toilets is also a major concern, with fans often seen peeing on the perimeter wall.
Area Ward Representative Michael Njoroge Sonis said the stadium has no running water and toilet block, constructed by the defunct Molo Town Council, is unfit for human use. The girls' teams are forced to change clothes in residential areas, which is risky.
County executive for sports, Lucy Kariuki, said although money has not been set aside for repairing the stadium in the current financial year, funds will be allocated in the supplementary budget.
"The Molo stadium improvement project has rolled over from the previous regime. We plan to commit funds in the supplementary budget to ensure it is in good state," said Kariuki.
