Scores injured in Kericho Green Stadium stampede
Rift Valley
By
Nikko Tanui and Julius Chepkwony
| Oct 20, 2023
Several people were on Friday injured following a stampede at Kericho Green Stadium, the venue for ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001483779/in-pictures-thousands-throng-to-kericho-green-stadium-for-mashujaa-day-fete">this year's Mashujaa Day Celebrations.<
Chaos erupted at Gate C in the early morning as eager attendees attempted to force their way into the stadium when a stampede occurred.
The injured victims were taken to Kericho Level Five Hospital.
A source within the hospital told The Standard that a significant number of patients had been admitted following the incident.
The stadium contractor handed the facility to the Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba on Thursday ahead of the celebrations.
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There had been concerns over safety measures at the stadium.
At Gate C, a gaping hole concealed by wooden planks posed a serious hazard, adding to the chaotic circumstances.
To make matters worse, the stadium's surroundings were mired in ankle-deep mud, owing to heavy rainfall.
The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.