Being the wife of a well-known activist is not for the faint-hearted, but for Njeri Mwangi, it is a way of life and a role that she has played since her husband, Boniface Mwangi, jumped into the world of activism. 

Njeri Wa Migwi is a fearless Kenyan human rights defender and a formidable voice in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), transforming her personal experience of a decade of domestic abuse into a powerful national movement.  

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. 

Beatrice Chebet is a phenomenal long-distance runner, affectionately nicknamed the "Smiling Assassin" for her calm demeanour before unleashing a devastating finishing kick on the track.  

Before 2025, the name Rose Njeri Tunguru was not familiar to most Kenyans, but a simple website propelled her into national and international fame. 

Sofiya Nzau, born Sophia Wanjiku in rural Murang'a County, is a groundbreaking singer-songwriter who has become a global sensation by fearlessly infusing traditional Kikuyu language lyrics into contemporary Afro-house and electronic dance music (EDM).  

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 is a Kenyan Afro-Fusion and Afro-House musician based in both Kenya and Norway, who gained critical acclaim in 2025. 

Wandia Gichuru is the co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya’s Vivo Fashion Group and the e-commerce marketplace ShopZetu.