They displayed spectacular talent in sports, with others lining up in and winning some of the toughest track and road races while others scored memorable goals in football.And after prosperous careers in sports, they lined up in the 2022 General Elections held on August 9.
A number of the sportsmen triumphed in the hotly contested political races as others fell by the wayside.
They rolled up their sleeves, ready to serve Kenyans as Governors, Members of Parliament and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs).Unlike in sports where sportsmanship is central, sports talents found themselves in a complex political terrain where propaganda and mudslinging are part of the rulebook.
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