The controversial Baba Dogo Grounds takeover has now attracted the attention of President William Ruto, who swooped in to rescue the surrounding community with a solution to the matter.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe now infamous Baba Dogo Grounds had been a bone of contention between residents of Baba Dogo and Ruaraka at large and Kenafric Industries, who claim ownership of the land, a matter that has been subject to court proceedings.Harambee Stars players smiling to the bank as President Ruto donates millionsKenafric had stepped in to demolish kiosks and other structures in and adjacent to the facility under strict supervision and protection by the police, with residents engaging the law enforcers in fierce battles since Wednesday, 16 July, as was the case about a month ago when the evictions and demolitions first started.Ruto, who was touring Lucky Summer – one of the estates benefiting from the grounds during his larger tour of Embakasi and Ruaraka to inspect the ongoing cleaning of the Nairobi River, was forced by residents to weigh in on the matter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9022241##“Is there someone who wants to take your ground?” he posed. “Tell that person that there are three options. They will face off with me”The Head of State was referring to his infamous three options to cartels: either stop what you are doing, leave the country or go to heaven.Gor Mahia midfielder reveals 3 key ingredients for Harambee Stars’ CHAN successThe President warned Kenafric to stay away from the grounds and went ahead to promise that the government will develop the facility.“They should leave the people’s ground alone. We will come later and help you to develop it into a better facility for use by the people of this area (Ruaraka). ##NAJAVA_MECA_9022240##If they have a problem, let them come to me and leave you alone,” he added amidst cheers from the crowd.Kenafric who had begun the erection of a perimeter wall around the facility, faced a major blow after Policemen who were protecting them were ordered to leave the place.Benni McCarthy weighs in on Aldrine Kibet’s move to his old club“I am told that there are policemen on that ground. I command the Police to get out of that place immediately because it is the property of the people (community),” ordered Ruto.Kenafric had started construction following a court order issued by the Environment and Land Court in case E093 of 2024, which ruled that the land belonged to the company and went ahead to grant them eviction orders.##NAJAVA_MECA_9018997##The move comes as a reprieve to the residents of Baba Dogo, Lucky Summer and Korogocho who have been benefiting from the ground’s services.Some of the players who are beneficiaries of the facility include Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga, Gor Mahia duo of Austin Odhiambo and Joshua Onyango, as well as Kenya Police’s Tyson Otieno.
