Kenyan distance runners are one of Kenya's best exports. the so called "agents" work for the government and negotiate bribes and kickbacks to help expedite travel visas so these runners can leave the country. everyone (except for the runner and their family) gets a cut.
and now with scholarship and roster limits, college coaches desperate to keep their jobs will be more willing to get a ready made East African rather than roll the dice on a high school kid.
this new NCAA setup is the best thing that happened to the Kenyan government. expect bidding wars for top running talent.