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.
Jane Kamau is a magistrate working with the Judiciary of Kenya as the Principal Magistrate of Kajiado Law Courts.
Kamau has been lauded for her contributions to redefining the Judiciary in Kenya, particularly for her efforts in enhancing Alternative Justice Systems and improving justice delivery in her station. These accomplishments earned her the title of Judicial Officer of the Year at the Nairobi Legal Awards.
Agnes Ngetich is a Kenyan long-distance runner who, at just 23, has already achieved many records to her name.
Ngetich made headlines when she won two medals at the 2023 World Cross Country Championships, securing bronze in the senior women's race and team gold, held in Bathurst, Australia.
The young runner was no stranger to milestones, having broken the women-only world 10km record at the Transylvania 10km in Brașov, Romania, with a time of 29:24 in September 2023.
Jackline Juma is a Kenyan football coach and one of the few female trailblazers in the sporting world, which is largely viewed as a male-dominated territory.
Juma made history in August this year when she shattered the glass ceiling by becoming the first female coach to lead an FKF Premier League team, Talanta FC.
Her appointment as the head coach of FC Talanta marked a significant achievement, not just for her, but for the entire football community in Kenya.
Liz Aluvanze is a prime example of beauty and brains, blending the qualities of a top Kenyan aeronautical engineer, businesswoman, aviation consultant, and corporate executive.
She has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) since September 2022.
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.
Stephen Oundo is one of the leading architects in Kenya with many stories to his name as well as international recognition due to his extensive work in the construction industry.
The architect is widely regarded as a professional in academia and leadership, particularly in architecture, building, construction, and beyond.
In September this year, Oundo was elected President of the Commonwealth Architects Association (CAA).
Kevin Otieno Oduor is among the young movers and shakers in the world of medicine.
His journey was inspired by his brother, who has harrowing cases of epilepsy. Kevin became the primary caregiver of his brother after the death of his parents.
Today, he is a strong advocate for people living with Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Recently, the young medical professional won the Young Innovators Award Kenya’s Quality Healthcare Awards.