- Eldoret City authorities are swiftly removing newly unveiled monuments after widespread criticism from residents and netizens, who labeled them “monuments of shame
- The backlash was meted particularly over a poorly crafted athlete statue and a discolored maize crop monument mounted ahead of President Ruto’s city charter handover event
- The athlete monument drew significant backlash due to its cartoonish appearance leading many to criticize the authorities for imposing a city status that seemed poorly executed
Eldoret City is experiencing a swift response from its municipal authorities as the Uasin Gishu County moves to remove controversial monuments that have been widely criticized by residents and netizens.
The backlash against the newly unveiled monuments prompted immediate action as firms contracted for the installations have begun uprooting them in preparation for President Ruto’s upcoming event to hand over the city charter to Governor Jonathan Bii.
The uproar began when several thematic monuments were revealed as part of a beautification project to celebrate Eldoret’s new city status.
The sculptures, intended to enhance the city’s appeal, faced intense scrutiny from the public for their poor craftsmanship.
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Among the most criticized was a statue of an unidentified athlete at Fims Junction, which drew ridicule for its lack of resemblance to the town’s celebrated sports figures.
Another controversial piece was a monument of a maize crop at Telecom Roundabout.
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The initial sculpture, which was deemed to depict a discolored cob, faced widespread criticism before being replaced with a new one featuring a more realistic green maize.
Residents, led by Kipkorir Birgen, voiced their discontent online, calling the monuments “shameful” and expressing disappointment that the county’s efforts did not meet expectations.
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“These are monuments of shame and the county could have done better,” Birgen stated, reflecting the sentiment of many in the community who felt the sculptures fell short of representing Eldoret’s burgeoning status.
The reaction was strong enough to prompt a top government official to order the immediate removal or replacement of the offending sculptures.
Eldoret Municipal Board CEO Tito Koiyet could not be reached for comment at the time.
