Caleb Karuga is the textbook definition of resilience, epitomising the saying that whatever happens, life has to move on.
The journalist-turned-entrepreneur ventured into agribusiness in 2013 after he unexpectedly lost his TV job.
As a journalist, Karuga was earning less than Ksh100,000 per month but two years after venturing into poultry farming, he was making close to Ksh1 million.
Muthoni Ndonga alias Muthoni the Drummer Queen, is a musician and one of the most successful event organisers in Kenya.
She has had a successful career in the Kenyan music industry where she has released countless hits spanning various genres including Nai ni Ya Who, Suzie Noma, Power, African Fever and Vile Inafaa.
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.
His detractors have described him as a serial litigant and someone determined to derail the government’s agenda.
But in the eyes of Kenyans, Omtatah, the current Busia Senator, is a hero who has proven more than capable of checking the government’s excesses.
In 2023, he made headlines for opposing and filing a case against the Finance Act, 2023 which culminated in the High Court declaring the Housing Levy unconstitutional.
Eric Omondi, is a comedian event emcee and activist. He has leveraged his platform to advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of Kenyans.
On 30th November 2024, the comedian-turned-activist and philanthropist won the Celebrity Champion of the Year award at the NGO Awards. He also received the National Council of Community-Based Organisations’ Humanitarian of the Year award.
National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah is currently one of the most prominent politicians in the country, enjoying the privileged status of having a direct line to President William Ruto.
Ichung’wah joined politics in 2013 after he was elected as MP via a The National Alliance (TNA) ticket.
In the 2017 general elections, he made history as the first Member of Parliament to be elected unopposed under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
James Smart is the Managing Editor, Newsroom Production and Podcast Editor at the Nation Media Group (NMG).
Besides these positions, Smart is also a senior NTV news anchor and hosts With All Due Respect, one of the top political talk shows in the country renowned for cutting-edge conversations with newsmakers.
Wanjira Mathai is a Kenyan environmentalist and activist.
She is the daughter of Nobel Laureate, the late Wangari Mathai.
Wanjira is renowned for advocating for change in key environmental issues affecting the continent such as deforestation.
Her role as the Managing Director at the World Resources Institute and chief Advisor at the Bezos Earth Fund, allows her to mobilise for funding to help mitigate the adverse effects of climate on vulnerable regions.
Kennedy Odhiambo, widely known as Crazy Kennar, is arguably the best digital comedy content creator in Kenya.
His influence extends to every corner of the country, resonating with audiences of all ages, including children, attesting to his unparalleled prowess in the craft.
Crazy Kennar had another electrifying year jampacked with comedy awards both locally and internationally.
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 studied at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Garissa County before eventually getting employed as a nurse.