Uasin Gishu County's efforts to beautify the town in preparation for its city status were met with criticisms from social media users after emaciated statutes of athletes were displayed at various intersections.

On Wednesday afternoon, three sculptures of athletes, a milk fountain, and wheat and maize monuments were built at various locations across the city.

PHOTO | COURTESY statute

Uasin Gishu County erected the sculptures along Oginga Odinga Street to commemorate their agricultural and sporting traditions.

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Pictures of the sculptures went viral on social media, with users calling out the officials for doing a pathetic job.

County officers removed the sculptures in the dead of night and transported them to an undisclosed place.

President William Ruto and other government officials, local leaders, and athletes will attend the event at Eldoret Sports Club.

PHOTO | COURTESY  statute

The president will host breakfast for the Olympic winners at Eldoret State Lodge on Thursday morning.

The Head of State will then accompany the athletes and other dignitaries in a dramatic entrance to the Sports Club to mark the inauguration of Eldoret City.

Government officials, including Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, PS Julius Bitok, and government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, were at the venue till late at night, overseeing the last touches.