Eliud ‘the philosopher’ Kipchoge (born 5 November 1984 in Kapsisiywa, Nandi District) is a Kenyan long distance runner who has won medals at Olympic and World level. He grew up on a farm where he worked hard and often cycled from his home to Kapsabet, lugging several gallons of his family’s...

For some people, getting their first pair of football boots is as memorable a childhood moment as their first kiss. In Victor Wanyama’s case, it is easy to understand why. Growing up in Kenya was hard. Wanyama lived in a shack in Nairobi, his parents were too poor to buy him boots and when he ...