Mon 16th August
RUIRU HOTSTARS FC are now a happy team after the Kiambu County Government through the Ruiru Biashara Ward MCA Hon. Elijah Njoroge Kururia handed over the Ruiru Town Public toilet management to the football team on Sunday. In a much publicized event in local groups, the Team officials expressed joy and gratitude after receiving the keys to the public toilet in a public-private partnership arrangement with the ministry of youth and sports in the county.
MCA Njoroge Kururia addressing the crowd before handing over |
Jubilant supporters of the FKF Division One Team and the politician marched from the stadium to the ablution block to witness the handing over. The MCA, who spoke to the crowd said the earnings will now enable the team prepare well for their away matches and other team expenses which have strained them for long.
MCA Njoroge and the Ruiru hotstars FC team mates marching to the facility |
Player during the Football Match between Ruiru Hotstars vs Young Bulls at Ruiru AstroTurf Stadium |
''It's time for the Ruiru youths to have money in their pockets. The football matches hosted in Ruiru stadium will earn our town revenue from all scales. And we will not relent in supporting our own home team, Ruiru Hotstars in their endeavors", Njoroge Kururia said, amid cheering from the crowd.
The flamboyant MCA, who is said to be eyeing a top seat in the county has been vocal on matters youth and development in the county. He has been seen as the favourite with the youth of Ruiru and Kiambu county at large for his support. In a recent event where he was hosted by Githurai Fraternity Group, the members who are largely youths endorsed him and offered to support his political ambitions in the upcoming general elections.
The Ruiru public Toilet |
The toilets will now be manned by youths team, charging Sh10 to get some tissue and use the facilities. The facility has huge water tanks and a public bathroom for use by anyone at a small fee. Washing points are also set up within the facility.
Football Match between Ruiru Hotstars vs Young Bulls at Ruiru AstroTurf Stadium |
Officially Cutting the Ribbon |
Photos by: Keensgraphy