Carlos Mureithi is a journalist working as the Africa Climate & Environment Correspondent for The Associated Press (AP).
Based in Nairobi, Mureithi is a widely experienced journalist who has worked with mainstream media companies both locally and internationally throughout his career.
Before joining AP, Mureithi worked as the Africa correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor.
Professor Munavu is an experienced professional with a career spanning 35 years in the education sector and public service.
He is, however, most popular for having been appointed the Chairperson of the Presidential Working Party of Education Reforms by President William Ruto in September 2022.
The task force submitted its recommendations to the Head of State in August 2023 putting Prof. Munavu on the cusp of changing the course of the Kenyan education system forever.
No one made headlines in 2023 more than Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
From failed impeachment attempts, a fake arrest, chaos in her Okolea programs and the never-ending political wars with Meru MCAs, Kawira has been the gift that has kept on giving.
Mwangaza ascended to the top county seat in 2022 on an independent ticket. She gazumped political heavyweights including former Governor Kiraitu Murungi and Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi to clinch the seat.
Hanifa Farsafi Adan is an influencer primarily on the social media platform X, an activist and a social commentator
She mostly focuses on social issues affecting society which has forced government officials to fix recurring problems.
Most notably, in 2023 she trained the spotlight on the broken drainage system in Korogocho slums which was posing a serious health risk to residents.
Jane Karuku is a captain of industry and a business leader with over 20 years of experience in management across diverse sectors.
She is the current Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), a position she has held since 2021.
While discharging her duties, Dr. Karuku abides by her mantra "Grow people with energy", which she believes will inspire and help them to unleash their potential.
Crystal Asige is a Nominated Senator and singer who is known for her music and for advocating for the rights of the youth and persons living with disability both within the precincts of Parliament and outside.
Asige is also a diversity equity and inclusion consultant, public speaker, disability rights advocate, and inclusive mobility practitioner.
Asige herself is a person living with disability having lost her eyesight in her teens due to glaucoma.
Pauline Ongaji is a multimedia journalist working with the Nation Media Group (NMG).
Throughout her career, she has covered topics ranging from health, environment, climate, gender, and agriculture.
Ongaji is also renowned for being a bilingual journalist proficient and articulate in both English and Swahili languages.
Robert Karanja is the co-founder of Villgro Kenya, an incubator and impact investor supporting emerging healthcare businesses in Africa.
Dr. Karanja is an accomplished professional boasting over 20 years of experience in the fields of academia, technological innovation, Research and development (R&D), and development entrepreneurship in global health across East Africa.
Dr. Karanja started his career as a volunteer at the International Centre for Insect and Ecology (ICIPE).
Edwin Sifuna is a Nairobi-based lawyer who is the current Nairobi Senator.
The firebrand politician, who is also the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, was very vocal against some of the policies implemented by the Kenya Kwanza administration.
This earned him praise from a large section of Kenyans who consistently lauded his eloquence when articulating matters during media interviews.
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.