Entertainment

Timothy Kimani is a comedian who has largely been the face of the video content creation that is both fun to watch and commercial. 

Being one of the pioneer Youtubers in Kenya, he has inspired a host of vloggers who have carved a niche that has upset traditional TV viewership. 

In July 2019, he was feted with the Humour Recognition Award: Online Creator, for his exploits on the digital space.

His has been innovative enough to ensure his content matches the form, feel and function and media where it appears.

Esther Akoth is a celebrated musician who has consistently sold out shows and is known for her electric performances and kind heart. 

Her intervention during the drought that hit Turkana warmed the hearts of many Kenyans, among them Rachel Ruto. 

Though she didn't save the day all by herself, she was able to mobilze well-wishers in a way that earned her admiration even from perceived critics. 

In just under two hours, she was able to raise more than Ksh1 million. 

She is a renowned filmmaker who stood tall in the face of adversity with her controversial movie Rafiki (2018), which won her multiple awards in 2019. 

Rafiki, was banned in Kenya by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) after it was cited for promoting the rights of LGBTQ+ community. 

Wanuri also won the Young Programmer's Choice Award at the Dublin International Film Festival 2019.

She was featured as the Next Time 100 Most Influential People in the world for her daring films.

Willy M Tuva is both a radio and TV presenter, who works for the Royal Media Services.

The presenter, who hosts Mambo Mseto on Radio Citizen FM and the Mseto East Africa show on Citizen TV, was named the best radio and TV presenter in Africa at the  Afrika Muzik Magazine Awards (Afrimma) held in Texas, USA in October 2019.

He is arguably the Kenya's most successful comedian. Churchill hosts the comedy television show Churchill Show on NTV and has worked in the comedy industry since 1996.

He launched the Churchill Live Comedy Show in September 2008 but was renamed Churchill Show during its third season in 2012.

Samuel Muchoki known to many by his stage name, Samidoh, is a household name.

The musician, who says that his fame did not come on a silver platter, has inspired millions of his fans with his creative and educational music.

Samidoh uses the Kikuyu dialect in his songs and his shows are always a hit.

Brenda Wairimu is a seasoned actress and TV host, making appearances in several television series.

The Mombasa-born superstar made her debut to television in 2009 when she was cast as one of the actresses in, Changing Times, a pulsating TV drama that aired on KTN. She played Shareefah together with an ensemble cast of Nice Githinji and Ian Mugoya. 

She also starred in Mali, Shuga, Scandals Kibao and Kona.

Joseph Mwenda alias DJ Joe Mfalme is a veteran entertainer who broke into the limelight at the Pilsner Mfalme Media DJ Competition in 2008.

He came 2nd but landed a job with 98.4 Capital FM. 

He acquired a Higher Diploma in 3D Animation Arts and Music Production at Media Arts College.

Dj Joe Mfalme has established himself in the entertainment industry and racked up a number of achievements and credits. 

Eric Omondi is a stand-up comedian and a brand ambassador and an event emcee.

He broke into the limelight in 2008, when he made an appearance on TV show Churchill Live. 

In 2015, he left the show, run by Daniel Ndambuki, to start his own brand of comedy.

He studied at Kondele Primary School and later joined Kisumu Boys High School for his secondary education. He joined Daystar University for Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism.

He worked at NTV for 2 weeks before joining Churchill show.