Sports CS Ababu must held responsible for Kericho stampede- Cherargei.
In a statement, Nandi County senator pointed fingers to the sports department saying they should be held for yesterday’s stampede that led to death.
He highlighted that the incident brought shame to the entire community.
Cherargei stated,”The supervising ministry of sports CS Ababu must held responsible for this unfortunate incident. This is clear pointer of substandard work done by the ministry at the stadium.
”The incident embarrassed all of us .
My apologies to the entire country,” he added.
He further condoled with families who lost their loved ones.
He stated,” My heart goes out to the families and friends who lost their loved ones after stampede at kericho stadium yesterday.”
On his part, Sports cabinet secretary, Ababu Namwamba was delighted for the renaming of Kericho Green Stadium in the memory of the late Wilson Kiprugut arap Chumo, without a doubt Kenya’s Athletics “John the Baptist”.
He stated,”Chumo, who we lost last year aged 84 and laid to rest on 12 November 2022 in Kipchebor village of Ainamoi Constituency, Kericho County, phenomenally blazed the trail by winning independent Kenya’s first ever medal, bronze in 800m at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics right in the heat of our independence pride.”
“We once again celebrate this fine hero and restate government’s commitment to honour and take better care of both our active and retired sportspersons who brand Kenya better than anyone or anything else. Fly the Kenyan flag with pride and valour, confident that your country cherishes and honours you. We Walk our Talk,” Ababu added.
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