After 60,000 football fans filled Kasarani stadium, here are 5 other occasions Kenyans did so
On Sunday the 14th of October 2018, Kenyans turned up in large numbers to support Harambee Stars, in their AFCON qualifier match against Ethiopia, filling the stadium to the brim.
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The over 60,000 fans had a day to remember after witnessing a suberb performance from the boys as they hammered the neighbors 3-0 courtesy of Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga and Johanna goals.
After the historic turn out, we take a look at four other times Kenyans filled the stadium.
On Sunday 13/5/2018 history was made after 60,000 passionate football fans filled Kasarani stadium to Capacity during the much awaited Gor Mahia vs Hull City match, making it the first time the stadium was that full since the 1997 Clash between Harambee Stars and Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The sportpesa-sponsored match saw Hull City grab an away win courtesy of a 4-3 win on post match penalties after an enthralling 0-0 draw after regular time.
Before the showdown, do you know the Kasarani Stadium has been filled to capacity a couple of time before in recent history? Comedian, Eric Omondi had organized a comedy show with an aim of filling up the stadium which did not attract enough people, apparently, less than 5,000 people showed up.
Can you remember any such time? If not let us jog your memory.
IAAF Under 18 world championships (July, 2017)
Till date, Kenya continues to receive praise from all over the world after successfully hosting the 207, World Under 18 Athletics Championships.
After Kenyans registered minimal numbers in the 60,000-seater stadium in the first two days, athletics fans came out in large numbers on the third day with the athletics governing body, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) announcing that the event was watched by the largest crowd to ever grace an IAAF U18 track event.
A total of 37,600 fans watched the morning session while the evening session attracted 50,300 fans.
Uhuru Kenyatta's inauguration ceremony April 2013
Thousands of Kenyans from all walks of life braved the chilly Nairobi weather as they made their way to Kasarani stadium to witness the inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya's fourth president following a hotly contested election between him and Rt. Honorable Raila Odinga.
The over 60,000 jubilated Kenyans who filled the stadium were joined in celebrations by several heads of state and other high-ranking dignitaries.
Safaricom Sevens (2013)
The 18th edition of the Safaricom Sevens which took place in September 2013, saw rugby fans turn up in large numbers recording the highest turn out of the annual competition after filling the Kasarani stadium to the brim.
Do you think we have left out any event (sporting or non-sporting) that saw thousands of Kenyans fill up the stadium?