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Sarah Hassan is an actress who gained popularity among Kenyans owing to her starring role in Citizen TV’s drama Tahidi High.

Besides acting, she is also a polished TV host who has become a fan favourite for presenting popular shows including The Wedding Show.

In 2023, she was one of the standout actresses and landed a couple of starring roles in both local and international productions.

Nzambi Matee is the embodiment of creative and resilient individuals.

The 31-year entrepreneur is a mechanical engineer by profession, environmentalist, and a hardware designer.

Matee, a sustainability enthusiast, has earned admiration for building an enterprise, Gjenge Makers Limited, which turns plastic waste into bricks.

Through her business, she has not only managed to clean the environment but also created jobs as well.

Hellen Onsando Obiri is a middle and long-distance athlete. 

She is one of the most decorated Kenyan female athletes, having won the New York City Marathon in November 2023. 

The win was her second following another triumph at the Boston Marathon where she clocked 2:21:38.

Obiri made history yet again when she won the Boston Marathon for the second time in a row this year, clocking a record time of 2:22:37. 

Muthoni Ndonga alias Muthoni the Drummer Queen, is a musician and one of the most successful event organisers in Kenya.

She has had a successful career in the Kenyan music industry where she has released countless hits spanning various genres including Nai ni Ya Who, Suzie Noma, Power, African Fever and Vile Inafaa.

Dorcas Rigathi is the Second Lady of the Republic of Kenya. 

Pastor Rigathi is an advocate for helping the most vulnerable in society. 

Through her office, she has championed the rights of the vulnerable and less privileged groups in the society with a keen focus on the boychild, orphans, widows, and differently-abled persons. 

Wanjira Mathai is a Kenyan environmentalist and activist.

She is the daughter of Nobel Laureate, the late Wangari Mathai.

Wanjira is renowned for advocating for change in  key environmental issues affecting the continent such as deforestation. 

Her role as the Managing Director at the World Resources Institute and chief Advisor at the Bezos Earth Fund, allows her to mobilise for funding to help mitigate the adverse effects of climate on vulnerable regions. 

Winnie Odinga is the daughter of opposition leader Raila Odinga.

The 33-year-old is currently serving as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

Even though Raila lost, Winnie played a major role in her father’s campaign in the 2022 presidential election, serving as his personal assistant and helping formulate communication strategies.

Nelly Cheboi is the current Chief Executive Officer of TechLit Africa - a company that uses recycled computers to create technology-based laboratories in schools. 

The program, according to Cheboi, seeks to provide children from humble backgrounds with digital skills needed to unlock opportunities for budding talents. 

Born and bred in Mogotio, Baringo County, Cheboi's family grew up in poverty as her mother struggled to provide for her family. 

For avid social media users, Sueh Owino needs no introduction.

The TikTok sensation has taken the internet by storm for her culinary talents and unparalleled willingness to go the extra mile to create unique food content.

When she was starting, she garnered attention for her dedication to making tasty meals for her husband and preparing him for work on a daily basis.

However, she has since varied her content and with that, the views keep coming in fast.