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Kawira Mwangaza

Kawira Mwangaza is the first female governor of the county of Meru.

Mwangaza, who vied on an independent ticket during the 2022 general elections, floored political bigwigs including the immediate governor Kiraitu Murungi and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant Mithika Linturi to win the gubernatorial race.

Zubeidah Kananu Koome

Zubeidah Kananu Koome is a seasoned Kiswahili News Producer and Anchor currently working at Standard Group PLC and presenting on KTN News. 

On social media platforms, Zubeidah describes herself as a moderator, mentor, and peace ambassador.

Dorcas Rigathi

Dorcas Wanjiku Rigathi is the wife of the Deputy President of the republic of Kenya Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua.

Wanjiku rose from humble beginnings (she used to work as a househelp) to become Kenya's second lady.

Maria Othieno Bayerl

Dr Maria Othieno Bayerl is a Kenyan facial aesthetic surgeon based in Bucharest, Romania.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from the Carol Davilla School of Medicine in Bucharest where she studied from 2008 to 2014.

Yvonne Okwara Matole

Yvonne Okwara Matole is a journalist currently working at Citizen TV under the Royal Media Services (RMS). 

Yvonne serves as a Senior News Presenter and a Commentator for the News Gang Programme that airs every Thursday night on Citizen TV. 

Rachel Ruto

Mama Rachel Ruto is the First Lady of the Republic of Kenya.

Raised from a  humble background, the First Lady started her education at Likuyani Primary School before proceeding to Butere Girls High School where she did her O Levels examination. 

Naipanoi Lepapa

Naipanoi Lepapa is a freelance investigative and feature journalist based in Nairobi.

Naipanoi crafted her niche in gender, human rights, health and environmental reporting.

She also works with a digital media publication, The Elephant, covering culture and technology stories.

Wangechi Kamau

Wangechi Kamau is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Classic Steel East Africa Limited, located in Nairobi.

Classic Steel East Africa Limited specialises in the production of steel and fabrication. Wangechi's venture also supplies products such as stainless kitchen equipment, bakery, cold room, hospital kitchen equipment, stainless steel balcony and staircase railings and stainless steel cladding. 

Kanze Dena

Kanze Dena is the former State House Spokesperson in the executive office of the president of the Republic of Kenya. She also acted as the Head of the President's Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU). 

Born and bred in Kwale County, Kanze schooled in Kianjokoma Primary School and joined Kieni Girls High School. She later studied Journalism and Mass Communication at the Foundation College of Professional Studies. 

Ann Waiguru

Anne Waiguru serves as the Governor of Kirinyaga County - now in her second term since clinching the seat in 2017.

In the past year, especially during the few months leading to the August 9 General Election, Waiguru was part of a handful of politicians whose persuasion on any alliance was paramount.