Disability is not inability and Marian Sharifa is a living embodiment of this statement.
Sharifa is an Information Technology expert who has defied all odds to advance in the tech industry.
The tech expert is most popular for her groundbreaking innovations in digital trends.
During the year, she won the 2023 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities that was hosted in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Adelle Onyango is a renowned media personality, who shot up to prominence following a stellar career stint as a radio presenter.
Despite being on top of her game, Adelle quit radio in 2019 to start her own media company, Legally Clueless Africa that birthed her podcast.
In 2019, Legally Clueless secured its status as the most popular Kenyan podcast, boasting an impressive 388,000 streams.
In recent years, Nzambi Matee, the 29-year-old co-founder of Gjenge Makers Limited, has garnered global acclaim for her innovative approach to creating a low-cost building material.
Her achievement has been highlighted in coverage by Reuters and recognised by the United Nations.
Matee, an engineer by profession, utilises a unique process of compressing plastic with sand to produce bricks that are not only lightweight but also touted to be stronger than traditional concrete materials.
Triza Ireri is a certified nurse and currently serves as the secretary of the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association.
In her capacity, Ireri has successfully defended the rights of nurses and other medical practitioners across the country in negotiating to end strikes and the paralysis afflicting public hospitals.
For instance, in February 2022, Ireri was part of the team that held extensive talks with the Kwale County leadership that culminated in the end of a two-week health workers strike.
Triza Ireri is a certified nurse and currently serves as the secretary of the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association.
In her capacity, Ireri has successfully defended the rights of nurses and other medical practitioners across the country in negotiating to end strikes and the paralysis afflicting public hospitals.
For instance, in February 2022, Ireri was part of the team that held extensive talks with the Kwale County leadership that culminated in the end of a two-week health workers strike.
Winnie Njenga is a Kenyan doctor and a dermatologist attached to Kiambu Level 5 Hospital.
What stands out about her is that most of her colleagues describe her as a trailblazer.
Dr. Njenga recently catapulted to the national limelight due to her dedication to medical research.
In the current digital world, creativity is a currency.
Esther Kazungu, a former video journalist and actor, has capitalized on this trend, transforming content creation into a thriving full-time career.
Renowned for her TikTok skits, she skillfully mimics South African Parliamentarians, captivating audiences and gaining substantial traction.
Her ingenuity catapulted her into the limelight, leading to a notable interview with a South African news channel.
Joyce Atieno Osogo alias Bensuda is the Woman Representative for Homa Bay County.
She is one of the leading female Members of Parliament in the 13th Parliament and has led various initiatives to empower her constituents through education programmes.
In a ranking done by Timely Kenya, she was among the top three female legislators of the year.
She was recognised for her Mama County Back to School Programme which targets girls who dropped out of school.
Few Kenyan journalists embody the concept of being self-made as effectively as Lynn Ngugi.
Lynn distinguishes herself through her accomplishments, remarkable growth, and the adept construction of a media brand centred around her name.
Her self-titled show on YouTube serves as a testament to her success, focusing on human interest and societal issues.
The platform has morphed into one of the most popular channels, boasting a loyal fanbase that continues to expand daily.
‘Ask not what your country can do for you but what your country can do for you’ goes a famous saying by former American President JF Kennedy.
Kenyan athletes live by this mantra and keep flying the country’s flag high in international competitions.
Mary Moraa, an athlete who specialises in 800 and 400 metre races has dazzled this year