He may share the same name as the President of the Republic of Kenya, but Captain William Ruto could not be more different from the Head of State in terms of their respective careers.
A seasoned mariner, Captain William Ruto has worked in both the private and public sectors.
He began his career as a Cadet Marine Deck Officer in 1991 before joining the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as a Deck Officer Trainee Pilot.
The former IMF senior economist has had an impactful 2024, thanks to his work as the governor of the Central Bank of Kenya.
Since taking office in June 2023, Thugge has played a key role in shaping the Kenyan financial landscape.
Under his stewardship, the economist, who is the 10th governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, oversaw the stabilising of Kenyan markets and the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling, which has held steady at KSh129 against the intimidating US Dollar.
Shakira Wafula rose to prominence during the June 2024 Gen Z protests, where her courage in the face of police resistance captivated Kenyans.
Her bravery warranted the attention of Kenyans after she fearlessly faced the police during the protests and confronted them.
In a viral video, she was seen boldly confronting the police, saying, “I am here for my people, I am here for your rights. Nitoe! Nitoe baba! Sitoki!”
Major General Fatuma Ahmed defines what women can achieve even at heights previously viewed as men’s only.
She was appointed Commander of the Kenya Air Force (KAF) on May 2, 2024, by President William Ruto. Before this appointment, she served as the Senior Directing Staff Air at the National Defence College.
Major General Ahmed enlisted in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in 1983 and was commissioned in 1985 after completing her foundational Military Officers’ Training at the Kenya Military Academy (KMA).
Brian is a nurse at the Garissa Referral Hospital.
He is a medical practitioner who values humanity. He has cultivated a name for himself for always going the extra mile to help patients including thinking of innovative ways to help those who live in far-flung areas.
Ole Karbolo is also a specialist in wound care which means he has been able to give specialised medical care to patients in need of urgent attention.
Brian is a nurse at Garissa Referral Hospital, a humanity advocate who values humanity and always strives to do his best to improve humanity.
Brian studied at the Kenya Medical Training College in Garissa where learned before becoming a nurse.
Hussein Mohammed, the State House Spokesperson, became a household name during a stellar career as a Senior News Anchor at Citizen TV Kenya.
Heading to the 2022 general election, Hussein Mohammed was appointed as the head of communications for then-Deputy President William Ruto's presidential campaign.
As the State House Spokesperson, Mohamed has been involved in representing President William Ruto and the government on various matters. For example, he recently spoke about Kenya's big win at COP28, highlighting the country's achievements at the conference.
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.
Zipporah Nderitu burst into the limelight in September 2023, after she won an international award for protecting women against violence.
Nderitu who is a Senior Superintendent of Police and Police Advisor to the International Peace Support Training Center (IPSTC), has been at the forefront of fighting against sexual-gender-based violence in Kenya.
In a ceremony held in Auckland, New Zealand, Nderitu became the first Kenyan to receive the distinguished award.
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.