Emmanuel Wanyonyi
At just 21 years old, Emmanuel Wanyonyi is already a World and Olympic champion and has put himself on course to be one of, if not the best, athletes in the 800m.
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Jepkosgei Chemoiwa
Jepkosgei Chemoiwa is a Kenyan teacher from Baringo County who won the continental award from UNESCO's International Institute for Capacity Building as the best teacher in Africa in September.
Idd Aziz
Idd Aziz is a Kenyan Afro-Fusion and Afro-House musician based in both Kenya and Norway, who gained critical acclaim in 2025.
Ryan Ogam
Ryan Ogam is a 20-year-old Kenyan footballer, currently playing forward in the Austrian Bundesliga for Wolfsberger AC and the Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars.
Joseph Nguthiru
Joseph Nguthiru is a climate-tech engineer and environmental innovator who has earned global recognition for pioneering sustainable solutions to Africa's environmental crises.
John Tingoi
John Tingoi has emerged as one of Kenya's brightest young talents, bringing global recognition to the country through his achievements in quantitative finance.
Kennedy Odede
Kennedy Odede is among Kenya's most respected social entrepreneurs and a leading voice against urban poverty.
Born and raised in Kibera, Odede rose from extreme hardship to global influence to become a symbol of resilience.
Farouk Ramji
Farouk Ramji is the Chief Executive Officer of Mawingu Networks. This is an internet service provider that works to provide affordable internet to rural and peri-urban areas.
Farouk was born in Vancouver and has family roots in Kenya. He holds a double major in Finance and Human Resources from the University of Northern British Columbia.
These studies helped him when he moved into telecom and internet work in East Africa. He has held senior and operational roles in the region before joining Mawingu.
Crazy Kennar
Kennedy Odhiambo, popularly known as Crazy Kennar, is a media personality and content creator celebrated for his comedy and socially conscious digital projects.
In 2025, he maintained a high profile in the entertainment industry by producing widely viewed content and representing Kenyan creators at regional events.
His impact extends to shaping the Kenyan digital content space, using humour to address social issues and create discussions on everyday challenges.