Charisma is a Kenyan musician known for his unique sound and impactful lyrics who made significant strides in 2024 as an Afropop artist whose music often blends Afrobeat with soulful melodies, reflecting his versatility as an artist.
He first gained critical acclaim as a member of the popular boyband Le Band before making the leap and launching his solo career in 2019.
Dr. Davji Atellah is the current Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU), and has been a prominent advocate for healthcare workers' rights and improvements in Kenya's medical sector.
In 2024, Dr. Davji’s leadership was marked by various advocacy efforts and challenges that warrant him a place in our Top 100 Kenyans list.
Dr. Austin Omondi, a dedicated Kenyan medical professional and co-founder of Medics for Kenya, popularly known as Ja Prado on social media platform X, is another entry to our Top 100 Kenyans list.
In 2024, the medical practitioner gained popularity for his advocacy and humanitarian efforts in the wake of the June-August Gen Z protests witnessed in the country.
If Kenyans were not familiar with the name Richard Onyonka before the year started, then 2024 was the year he became a household name.
Richard Onyonka is the Senator for Kisii County and a seasoned politician with over two decades in public service. Known for his vocal stance on national issues, Onyonka has consistently championed the development of Kisii and advocated for policies that benefit the county’s residents. His political career has included efforts to improve healthcare, infrastructure, and education in the region.
The year 2024 has been a massively positive one for Britam and its Chief Executive Officer, Tom Gitogo, is a big reason why.
With Gitogo in charge, Britam achieved monumental profit margins, highlighting his leadership qualities as Britam sustained its reputation as one of the leading financial and investment firms in Kenya.
Peter Njenga is a maverick in the business world and in 2024, this was clear to see as the Kenya Electricity Generation (KenGen) Company reached greater heights and broke new ground.
With Njenga at the helm, KenGen broadened its focus on renewable energy expansion and innovative solutions to address Kenya’s and by extension, Africa’s energy and climate challenges.
Mike Muchiri is a popular content creator who has a wealth of experience in Information Communication Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation.
However, in 2024, Mike stepped into the uncharted waters of activism making a significant contribution in that field.
Over the years, Boniface Mwangi has built a name for himself as a human rights activist/defender and photojournalist but in 2024, he might have just hit the holy grail.
In his line of work, he has had to brave numerous challenges from police confrontations and torture, lack of resources, backlash from powerful individuals or even Kenyans at times and threats to his family. However, ‘The People’s Watchman’, has faced it all head-on withstanding all that has been dealt to him.
Francis Nderitu is a Kenyan tech entrepreneur who has risen above the odds to redefine the cold chain industry and transform how perishable goods are stored and distributed across Kenya.
Nderitu's key achievements lie in empowering farmers with essential knowledge to maximise their income.
He has also supported farmers across Kenya in developing efficient value chain solutions while leveraging technology to streamline processes.
Allan Kilavuka is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, the nation’s largest carrier.
Kilavuka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Before joining the national carrier, Kilavuka served as the CEO of Jambojet and held various senior leadership positions at General Electric.