How Kenyans became the country’s greatest resource

There is something deeply moving about watching Kenyans rally behind their own. It happens so naturally, so instinctively, that we rarely pause to examine it.

Over the past few days, social media timelines have been awash with celebration after two young Kenyan footballers secured signings with European clubs. From fan edits to congratulatory threads, prayer messages to archived clips of their early matches, Kenyans online turned the moment into a national event. European fans following the signings seemed surprised by the sheer volume of support, but for us, it felt familiar. This is what Kenyans do. We show up for our own — loudly, proudly, and collectively.