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Being the wife of a well-known activist is not for the faint-hearted, but for Njeri Mwangi, it is a way of life and a role that she has played since her husband, Boniface Mwangi, jumped into the world of activism. 

Njeri Wa Migwi is a fearless Kenyan human rights defender and a formidable voice in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), transforming her personal experience of a decade of domestic abuse into a powerful national movement.  

Beatrice Chebet is a phenomenal long-distance runner, affectionately nicknamed the "Smiling Assassin" for her calm demeanour before unleashing a devastating finishing kick on the track.  

Before 2025, the name Rose Njeri Tunguru was not familiar to most Kenyans, but a simple website propelled her into national and international fame. 

Sofiya Nzau, born Sophia Wanjiku in rural Murang'a County, is a groundbreaking singer-songwriter who has become a global sensation by fearlessly infusing traditional Kikuyu language lyrics into contemporary Afro-house and electronic dance music (EDM).  

Wandia Gichuru is the co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya’s Vivo Fashion Group and the e-commerce marketplace ShopZetu. 

Khadija Mohammed Juma is a nurse and social innovator who works at Tudor Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa. She started RedSplash, a tech-driven programme that makes it easier for people to donate and for hospitals to find donors.  

Jane Njeri Maina, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is the incumbent Woman Representative for Kirinyaga County, having made history in 2022 as the youngest Member of Parliament ever elected in Central Province at the age of 28.  

 Jerop Limo is a youth and sexual and reproductive health rights activist who has become one of the country’s most influential young leaders.  

Jackie Odhiambo is an activist and community worker who founded and leads Nyanam Widows Rising.