In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kiptolo a 2025 BD Top 40 Under 40 honoree, former national swimmer, sports scientist, and founder of Next Gen Multi Sport Academy to unpack what it really takes to develop athletes in systems that often fall short.
Dr. Kip reflects on his journey through competitive swimming, from intensive training in South Africa to representing Kenya internationally, and the repeated funding gaps, broken promises, and governance failures that ultimately wore him down and led him to step away from elite sport. His experience mirrors a wider issue in Kenyan athletics: abundant talent, but inconsistent support.
Out of this frustration, Next Gen Multi Sport Academy was born. Now supporting around 150 children, the academy focuses on multi-sport development, sports science, injury prevention, and holistic care especially for vulnerable youth before early specialization.
We also examine Kenya’s sports ecosystem, from misplaced investments in mega stadiums to the lack of basic grassroots facilities, coach education, and data-driven training. Dr. Kip makes a clear case for ethical leadership, smarter systems, and long-term thinking in sport.
This episode is a grounded conversation about rebuilding from the ground up and choosing to create what the system failed to provide.
🎧 Listen in to learn:
- Why many Kenyan athletes fall through the cracks despite clear talent
- The dangers of early specialization and why multi-sport development matters
- How poor governance and funding misalignment kill athletic careers
- How data and sports science can transform performance
- The role of sports science, data, and injury prevention in performance
- What it takes to build ethical, long-term sports systems from the ground up
🏊🏽♂️ Resources & Mentions:
- Next Gen Multi Sport Academy & Foundation
- Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 (2025) – Dr. Kiptolo Boit recognised among Kenya’s influential young leaders
- Youth development programs in swimming and football
- Sports science, biomechanics & data analytics in training
- Grassroots sports infrastructure vs. high-cost stadium projects
- Advocacy for ethical governance in Kenyan sports
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