Embu Governor Martin Wambora has denied claims that he has ordered the closure of Embu Stadium to deny Deputy President William Ruto using it on Sunday.
Wambora said the stadium was closed to allow for renovation as it was in bad shape, following flash floods.
Ruto is set to tour Embu County on Sunday, where he will attend service at Gatunduri Full Gospel Church and later join Muslims at the stadium for a funds drive.
Wambora said there has been a public outcry over the stadium’s poor state during rainy seasons, hampering sporting activities.
Speaking on phone, Wambora said now that the rains have subsided, it is the best time to renovate the stadium to improve its drainage, landscaping and grass trimming.
The governor advised the event organisers to look for an alternative venue.“I’m very surprised that some individuals are claiming that I have closed the stadium to block some individuals from using it. This is not the case. On February 4, the sports chief officer (Samuel Wachira) brought it to my attention that the stadium will be closed for renovation from February 10,” said Wambora.
“People have been posting that the stadium drainage is horrible, that it is like a lake. Because there is money to renovate it that is why it has been closed,” he added.
According to Wachira, the county is currently refurbishing 20 stadiums in all the 20 wards.
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