Team Kenya is back from Paris 2024 Olympics after their great performance which earned the country 11 medals.
They brought back four gold, two silver and five bronze, finishing 17th overall and as Africa's top nation.
In the games, the champions included team captain Faith Kipyegon, double gold medalist Beatrice Chebet and 800m runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
Others were marathon bronze medalist Benson Kipruto, and 5000m silver medalist Ronald Kwemoi.
Chebet, who made history as the first Kenyan woman to strike a double in the quadrennial global showpiece after storming to the 5000m and 10000m titles, pocketed a whopping Sh13 million.
This was the amount paid by World Athletics.
The gallant athletes who wrapped up third in their respective disciplines included Mary Moraa (800m), Faith Cherotich (3000m steeplechase), Abraham (3000m steeplechase), Hellen Obiri (marathon) and Benson Kipruto (marathon).
Meanwhile, the government awarded each gold medalist Sh3 million, silver medalists Sh2 million and bronze medalists Sh1 million.
But are they really being appreciated as they should?
The Star asked Kenyans this question and here are some of the replies we received;
"I don't think they are appreciated well. These people work hard to bring fame and honour to Kenya but they are treated like they have no purpose," one Kenyan said.
"Even when Kenyans run and become champions, there is nothing much they get. They should be given posts in the government," another said.
"We have great potential and if someone is well appreciated, they will go out and, mentor and encourage upcoming athletes. So if they could be appreciated, we could see them running organisations, agencies and other private agencies," another responded.
"No. If you compare Faith Kipyegon and Winfred Yavi (Kenyan-born Bahrain athlete), the latter is getting more. So running for Kenya leaves you with nothing much."
What is your opinion on sportsmen and women who compete for other countries besides their own?
"Talent does not pay in Kenya. So it is understandable. If playing for Kenya earns Sh20 million and in another country it earns Sh50 million, then why play for Kenya? Everyone is looking for greener pastures," a Kenyan posed.
"It is totally fine. After all, there is no money in Kenya and everyone is looking to have a better life," another one responded.
