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Ghosts of stalling stadiums continue to haunt athletes

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A worker doing final touches at Nyayo Stadium on January 12, 2025 ahead of CHAN draw. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The construction of the Biblical Temple of Jerusalem, an architectural masterpiece of the olden days, took 46 years to complete.

There are fears that the upgrading of some Kenyan stadia to meet international standards might shatter the Jerusalem Temple record, if not much is done to complete them within stipulated schedules.

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