Celebrating Kenya’s sports heroes is not just a matter of national pride; it’s recognition of their hard work, dedication, and the positive global image they have built for our country.

It is important to acknowledge that our athletes have consistently excelled at various global competitions.

They’ve won races, broken records, and represented Kenya with honor, earning respect and admiration worldwide.

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This level of consistency is not something to be taken for granted. In many other countries, these achievements would be celebrated with great enthusiasm and passion.

While the Kenyan government and some private organizations have played their part in rewarding successful athletes, it is regrettable to note that there remains a general lack of public enthusiasm in genuinely celebrating our sports heroes.

In a nation that has consistently dominated the global stage in various sports, from athletics to rugby and more, one would expect an eager outpouring of admiration and support for our athletes.

However this isn’t always the case.

Many Kenyans on social media are quick to criticize these heroes and celebrate their downfall.

Who cursed us? Is it that we have set our standards and expectations a bit too high to recognize any achievement?

Has success become so common that we have come to expect it as a given?

Or are we just a jealous and resentful lot that we crave the downfall of anyone who achieves success?

Yet, not all members of the general public lack interest in celebrating athletes, and many do appreciate and support their achievements.

To these Kenyans, we say kudos! Keep on chanting the names of our heroes in praise.

For those who are yet to embrace this way of life, it is time to bridge the gap between criticism and celebration.

I promise it won’t cost you much.