Veteran media personality Julie Gichuru and teacher Peter Tabichi have been named amongst the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African magazine, a London-based publication with a portfolio in more than 100 countries across the world.
According to the magazine's December 2019/January 2020 issue, Gichuru was recognized for her activism and participation in the events that have shaped the country in the past ten years.
"Describing herself as an entrepreneur and a media personality, her services are sought after not only in the continent's biggest gatherings but as an adviser to a number of people and institutions on their outreach and communication strategies," the magazine stated of her.
Gichuru took to social media on Thursday, December 19, to announce her triumph, where she stated that she was honoured to have been named among the greatest in the continent.
Mwalimu Peter Tabichi was recognised for beating 10,000 teachers from 179 countries to become the first African in history to win the Ksh100 million Global Teacher's Prize by Dubai-based Varkey Foundation.
"On a continent where it is well-documented that teachers are some of the lowest-paid and make do with basic or little resources, Tabichi selflessly spends 80 per cent of his resources in supporting Keriko Secondary School and the entire community," NewAfrican praised him.
The magazine also stated that Tabichi had impressed the world by maintaining his humility even in the light of global attention that has seen him meet US President Donald Trump.
Other Kenyans who made it to the list included Eliud Kipchoge for his historic INEOS run and Brigid Kosgei for breaking the Chicago Women's Marathon record with a stellar run a day after Kipchoge beat the two-hour barrier.
Also on the list was Kenyan acting heartthrob Lupita Nyong'o for writing Sulwe, a children's fiction picture book that addresses the aspects of racism and colourism.
