Coach Michael Siele (Simiki): The Unsung Hero Empowering Kenya's Next Generation of Runners
Kenya has long been a powerhouse in global athletics, producing legendary runners like Eliud Kipchoge, Faith Kipyegon, and David Rudisha. The secret behind this dominance lies not just in natural talent or high-altitude training but in the dedicated grassroots coaches who nurture young athletes from rural schools and communities. One such inspirational figure is Coach Michael Siele , affectionately known as Simiki or Simiki World , who has been transforming lives at Tiloa in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County. Operating from the heart of the Rift Valley — Kenya's renowned running cradle — Coach Siele combines his role as headmaster of Tiloa Primary School with passionate athletics coaching. His work at the Tiloa athletics training camp has put this once-quiet area on the map, producing athletes who compete at national and international levels. In a country where running offers a pathway out of poverty, coaches like Simiki are vital in empowering young runners, especially girls, with ...