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I salute those behind our success: We have had some amazing Kenyans who led from behind and inspired an entire generation

David Rudisha

As we celebrate Kenyans who made us proud during this Mashujaa period, my thoughts are with those who work behind the scenes to propel our countrymen to global sporting success.

They do not shout about their roles. Neither do they thump their chests about the successes of their subjects. They are happy to take back seats even as the globe showers their subjects with tribute.

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