Chao Mbogo
Dr. Mbogo graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town in December 2015. Her research focuses on supporting learners from resource-constrained environments, to learn programming on their mobile phones.
Top 100 Kenyans 2020
Mutahi Ngunyi
Mutahi Ngunyi is a renowned political scientist in Kenya. His main competence areas include strategic reviews, policy research, evaluations, and short-term studies.
Arguably one of the most sought after political analysts in Kenya, Mutahi has often not disappointed with his political predictions, some of which have come to pass. He is credited with coining a cocktail of words that have defined Kenya’s political scene.
Ngugi wa Thiong'o
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a Kenyan writer and academic who writes primarily in Gikuyu. His work includes novels, plays, short stories, and essays, ranging from literary and social criticism to children's literature.
He is the founder and editor of the Gikuyu-language journal Mũtĩiri. His short story The Upright Revolution: Or Why Humans Walk Upright, is translated into 94 languages from around the world.
Nelson Havi
Nelson Havi is the current President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). He studied law at the University of Nairobi and is an advocate and the Senior founding partner of Havi & Company Advocates.
Pastor Rose Rugendo
Pastor Rose Rugendo runs the Taita Taveta Christian Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre in Voi Town.
Her work made headlines in July 2020 when she donated her home to shelter drug addicts.
Noordin Haji
Noordin Haji is the current Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He holds an LLB Degree and LLM from University of Wales, Cardiff and a Masters Degree in National Security Policy with Merit (MNSPO) from Australian National University. The DPP also holds a post graduate diploma from the Kenya School of law.
Mutula Kilonzo Jnr
Mutula Kilonzo Jnr is the current Senator for Makueni County. He is a professional lawyer and a certified public secretary. He serves as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya - and is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya.
He has been honoured as a member of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
Mumbi Ngugi
Mumbi Ngugi is a judge of the High Court of Kenya and co-founder of the Albinism Foundation for East Africa.
Mumbi was appointed a High Court judge in 2011.
James Mwangi
Dr James Mwangi is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Equity Bank, the largest bank (by customer base) in East Africa with more than seven million customers across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Mwangi also serves as Chairman of the Equity Group Foundation, which is the CSR arm of the Equity Group.
Chibanzi Mwachonda
Currently practicing as a general practitioner at the Coast General Hospital in Mombasa County, Dr. Chibanzi graduated from Moi University College with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB).