Elizabeth Wathuti is an environmental conservation and climate activist. She is the founder of the Green Generation Initiative, and her work extends to leading and establishing the Wangari Maathai Foundation’s Youth Hub.
Elizabeth’s commitment to the environment also led to her appointment as a member of the Counties Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund.
Faith Kipyegon is a three-time world record holder who is poised to become one of the best female athletes of all time.
Kipyegon is renowned for her prowess in the 1,500-metre category. She, however, set an unprecedented 2023 season by breaking three world records within months.
On June 2, 2023, Kipyegon set a new world record in the 1,500-metre category by clocking 3:49:11 in the Florence Diamond League.
The term "strength of a woman" is often thrown around, but for Gladys Wanga, the phrase fits like a glove.
A stalwart of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Wanga is the current Governor of Homa Bay County, proudly standing as the first female governor in the Lake Region.
Before being elected Governor, Wanga served as the Woman Representative for Homa Bay for 10 years.
Sharon Lokedi is a Kenyan long-distance runner who takes part in road races.
Lokedi is the 2022 winner of the TSC New York Marathon Race where she finished with a time of 2:23:23.
Prior to the race, the Kenyan athlete did not have any sponsors however, famous sportswear brand Under Armor came to her aid.
According to her coach Stephen Haas, the shoe brand came through for the athlete at a time when she needed competitive footwear for major marathons and races.
Lokedi won the New York Marathon wearing the yet-released 324 Under Armour Velociti Elite shoes.
Catherine Kamau Karanja popularly known as Kate Actress is a Kenyan award-winning actress.
She is famously known for her role in the Citizen Tv show Mother In-Law where she played the character of Celina.
The character Celina opened doors for her to venture into other acting roles as she has been featured in other films like Sue Na Jonnie (Sue), Disconnect (TK), Plan B (Joyce) and Nafsi (Shiko).
Her role in the Netflix film Nafsi, saw her win the award for the best actress in Film at the third edition of the Women in Film Awards (WiFA).
Linet Chepkorir, popularly known as Linet Toto, is the Bomet County Woman Representative. A graduate of Chuka University, Toto made history by becoming the youngest Woman Representative in the August 9 elections.
At 24 years of age, Toto outwitted eight fierce candidates to become the third Woman Rep in the county and succeeded Joyce Korir.
Anne Waiguru serves as the Governor of Kirinyaga County - now in her second term since clinching the seat in 2017 and the Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG).
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.
In a span of months, she moved from Jubilee Party to playing a critical role in the election of President William Ruto.
Gladys Boss Shollei is the Woman Representative for Uasin Gishu County and doubles up as the Deputy Speaker in the National Assembly.
She played a key role as part of the panelist that interviewed the individuals nominated to sit in President William Ruto's Cabinet.
She was elected to the National Assembly as woman representative for Uasin Gishu in the 2017 general election, representing the Jubilee Party.
After her election to Parliament, she rose up the ranks to the position of chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation.
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.
She garnered 209,148 votes compared to the 183,859 and 110,814 votes that Linturi and Kiraitu registered respectively.
Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan Hollywood actor who has won various awards in the film industry.
She is famously known for her role in the film 12 Years a Slave which was her first-ever feature.
In 2022, she was featured in the marvel movie Wakanda Forever, released on November 11.
Her role in the movie required her to do some vigorous underwater exercises prior to the shooting day.
In videos posted by the actor on her socials, she is seen swimming underwater with huge weights while holding her breath for prolonged periods.