Madhvi Dalal is a social entrepreneur, former pharmacist, yoga instructor, and dancer. She is the founder and Executive Director at PadMal.
PadMal is a social enterprise dedicated to eradicating period poverty through the provision of reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health education.
Judy Kibinge is a filmmaker, writer, producer, and the founder of Docubox, an East African documentary film fund.
Known for her pioneering role in the region's film scene, her work involves both feature films and documentaries that often delve into Kenyan society, with a particular focus on untold stories.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Kibinge worked in the advertising industry.
In 1999, she left the advertising industry to pursue a filmmaking career.
Brygettes Ngana is the Regional Editor, South Rift for the Nation Media Group and is stationed in Nakuru County.
Ngana, who has over 10 years of experience in the media ecosystem, previously worked with KTN.
In the course of her media career, Ngana has been known for her in-depth investigative work and specialized knowledge in health and science communication.
Ngana pioneered TV reporting in Nakuru, becoming the first and only female TV reporter stationed there, which motivated other major media houses to establish a presence in the region.
Mathildah Amollo is an agripreneur and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Greatlakes Feeds, an aquaculture company focused on producing sustainable fish feeds and high-quality fingerlings.
Hellen Obiri has, in the past two years, cemented her status as one of Kenya's and the world's elite athletes.
She first made her mark on the global stage in the 1500m before transitioning to longer distances, where she has also achieved historic success.
Obiri is a two-time World Champion in the 5,000m, winning gold in 2017 and 2019.
Obiri also finished second in the 2025 Boston Marathon in a new personal best time of 2:17:41.
Josephine Kulea is an activist in Samburu County who is spearheading efforts to empower girls and women.
Kulea is fighting harmful cultural practices and promoting education for vulnerable children, especially girls, in the county.
She founded the Samburu Girls Foundation (SGF), which rescues girls from FGM, child marriage, and provides shelters and education for them.
Kulea’s work also includes other humanitarian efforts, such as distributing blankets, food, and essential items to vulnerable families across Samburu, helping communities facing drought and poverty.
Fatuma Ibrahim Hakar serves as a nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) in Garissa County under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Beyond her political role, she is best known for her work as the CEO and founder of GirlKind Kenya, an organisation that advocates for the protection and empowerment of girls, especially in Northern Kenya.
Fatuma has been particularly vocal about the need to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other gender-based practices.
Juanita Mramba serves as the Head of Sustainability at East African Breweries Limited (EABL), where she leads the company’s ambitious “Spirit of Progress” ESG agenda.
She is a content creator, beauty and lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur and founder of a travel-inspired lifestyle brand called Safirii.
Janice Muchemi is a human‑rights lawyer who has built a reputation for defending victims of police brutality, gender‑based violence, and other injustices.
As an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, she works with the International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya, where she represents survivors of brutality and pushes for accountability within the justice system.
Beyond the courtroom, Muchemi also works actively on policy reform and advocacy in a bid to change practices within the criminal justice system so that it protects all Kenyans.