City Roiled by ‘Horrendous’ Statue of Olympic Champion

Newly erected statues in the Kenyan city of Eldoret have elicited so much backlash that officials conducted an overnight mission to have them removed before a major event, according to local outlets.

The sculptures, one of which was apparently built to depict Kenyan Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, were part of preparations made to celebrate Eldoret’s official transition from town to city. A ceremony marking the change in status was held on Thursday, and featured an appearance by Kenyan President William Ruto.

But it didn’t all go according to plan. The monuments were met with immediate outcry, confusion, and mockery when they were unveiled just days before the event.

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