TALES FROM THE AFTERLIFE

THE DAVID RUDISHA STRATEGY David Lekuta Rudisha is my all-time favorite Kenyan champion. Besides his fabled long strides, he was truly, a paragon of consistency. His elegant style saw him break numerous records, rake in countess medals, and I daresay, earned him some decent bread. His style was simple - He always started strong, and ran all his races at the front of the pack, from start to finish. So then, you’ve all heard about the legend of David Rudisha, but have you heard about the DR Strategy? See, at project inception, implementing agencies are awash with funds, they have all the time in the world, but more importantly, the goodwill and support of their donor(s). With all the endorphins flooding their system, it’s not uncommon for implementers to pay fleeting attention to the clock. Please note, time is not your friend! Within the blink of an eye, the mid-term evaluation is on your neck like the proverbial yoke. Soon, the donors begin their unsettling murmurs of dissati...