Interestingly most of the names that feature prominently in the athletic world start with the letter K, little wonder they come from the community that starts with the same letter, the Kalenjin tribe of Nilotic origin; names like Keino, Kipchoge, Kemboi, Kibet, Kipkorir, Kiptanui, Kiptum, Kipruto, Kipketer, Kibowen, Keter, Kiprugut, Kipyego, Kirui, Komen, Koech, Konchellah, Korir, Kosgei and Koskei.

Some of these men and Women are already making a great impact back in their rural homes by starting Projects and Foundations to help the poor and needy in the society. Others have played a great role in the campaign against Female Genital Mutilation, a traditional practice in the Kalenjin community.