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Will Kenya clear all hurdles and deliver stadiums in good time?

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Aerial view of Kasarani stadium on 2nd May 2019 during the surveillance duties by Kenya police via helicopter accompanied by journalists.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Kenya's pursuit of world-class sporting facilities has been close, yet so far.

Various missteps, false starts, and faltering have dominated the country's quest to establish stadiums that can host international competitions.

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