Priscilla Gathungu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Java House Africa. As the first Kenyan woman to hold this coveted position, she exemplifies outstanding leadership in the hospitality industry.
Priscilla’s academic journey began at Loreto Convent Msongari, later earning a Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Management and Leadership and an MBA specialising in Strategic Leadership from Concordia University-St. Paul in the United States.
Hellen Shikanda is a dedicated science journalist whose passion lies in giving a voice to the voiceless through her stories.
Currently working at Nation Media Group, she primarily covers science, health, and related topics.
Hellen is a recipient of several fellowships and awards, including the OCJN Fellowship (2021), Bettina Award (2020), Climate Tracking Fellowship, and the IGAD Award (2023)
Mildred Cheche is a true testament to passion and preparedness, having overcome numerous challenges to earn her place on the list of Top 100 Kenyans.
At just 36 years old, she serves as the Head Coach of Kenya's U-17 national team, the Harambee Starlets.
Appointed to the role in January this year, Cheche has already made history in less than a year, breaking a barrier no Kenyan had crossed in the 61 years since independence.
When it comes to beauty and brains, Faith Odhiambo embodies both.
She first rose to prominence in 2023 after a historic victory in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections, defeating all-male opponents to become the 51st President of LSK. This achievement made her the second woman in history to hold the position, following former Defence Cabinet Secretary Rachelle Omamo.
Gathoni Wa Muchomba, born Peninah Gathoni Muchomba, is a common face in the Kenyan political space due to her vocal nature.
Her prominence in the public discourse stems primarily from her stance on political and socio-economic issues, positioning her as a voice for those who are unafraid to challenge party politics.
She is a second-term lawmaker, having been elected as the Woman Representative for Kiambu County in 2017 and as the Member of Parliament for Githunguri Constituency in 2022.
At just 24 years old, Beatrice Chebet is the current world record holder in the 10,000m after clinching gold at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Inspired by her grandmother to pursue running as a career, Chebet set ambitious goals and has achieved remarkable success in just over two years. She became the first woman in history to run under 29 minutes for the 10,000m and the first Kenyan to win double-distance Olympic gold medals (5,000m and 10,000m) at the same Games.
Although born in Germany, Alexandra Ndolo switched allegiances in 2022 to represent Kenya in fencing.
In 2024, she qualified as Kenya's sole fencer for the Paris Olympics.
Born to a Polish mother and a Kenyan father, the 38-year-old is the co-founder and board member of the Kenya Fencing Federation.
She has been instrumental in establishing fencing schools in Nairobi and facilitating fencing scholarship programmes for Kenyan fencers in South Africa.
Rukia Bulle is an award-winning multimedia journalist currently working with Kenya’s largest media house, Nation Media Group.
With years of experience, Rukia has demonstrated expertise in human interest and children’s stories, earning both local and global recognition. In 2024, she was honoured with the BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
Sharon Barang’a is an award-winning broadcast journalist with over a decade of experience in news reporting. She has earned several local, continental, and international accolades.
A proud and unapologetic Kenyan, Sharon is currently working at CGTN, where she passionately reports on education and children’s affairs.
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.