Born in 2004, Emmanuel Wanyonyi is one of the fastest-rising athletes in the country.
Wanyonyi who specializes in 800 metre races introduced himself to the world in 2021 after he won a gold medal in World Under-20 Championships, setting a championship record in the process.
In 2022, he faltered finishing fourth at the World Athletics Championships.
Winnie Odinga is the daughter of opposition leader Raila Odinga.
The 33-year-old is currently serving as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Even though Raila lost, Winnie played a major role in her father’s campaign in the 2022 presidential election, serving as his personal assistant and helping formulate communication strategies.
Elijah Kanyi is a camera operator and a journalist working with Africa Uncensored.
The seasoned journalist, this year continued to be recognised for his stellar work including being named the Camera Person and Journalist of the Year at the 2023 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards(AJEA).
He was recognised alongside John Allan Namu and Clint Obere for the best investigative story in the digital category for the investigative piece Justice be Our Shield.
Nelly Cheboi is the current Chief Executive Officer of TechLit Africa - a company that uses recycled computers to create technology-based laboratories in schools.
The program, according to Cheboi, seeks to provide children from humble backgrounds with digital skills needed to unlock opportunities for budding talents.
Born and bred in Mogotio, Baringo County, Cheboi's family grew up in poverty as her mother struggled to provide for her family.
Described in the world of athletics as the greatest marathoner of all time, Kipchoge has won in all race categories he has participated in.
When he won the Berlin Marathon on September 24, Kipchoge set history by becoming the first athlete to win the marathon five times.
He had previously won the 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 editions.
Robert Mokaya is a Professor of Materials Chemistry at the University of Nottingham who distinguishes himself with a focus on porous materials discovery.
He achieved a historic milestone in May when he became the UK's sole black professor of chemistry to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Mokaya was further honored in 2022 with the Order of the British Empire for his significant contributions to Chemical Sciences.
For avid social media users, Sueh Owino needs no introduction.
The TikTok sensation has taken the internet by storm for her culinary talents and unparalleled willingness to go the extra mile to create unique food content.
When she was starting, she garnered attention for her dedication to making tasty meals for her husband and preparing him for work on a daily basis.
However, she has since varied her content and with that, the views keep coming in fast.
Nixon Sifuna is a judge of the High Court of Kenya.
He has presided over high-profile cases while issuing landmark rulings and orders.
Prior to his appointment as a judge, he was a lawyer and a fierce advocate of human rights.
Sifuna received the inaugural Development Bank Accountability Award for the year 2022 for his contributions to fighting for justice.
Charlene Ruto is the third-born daughter of President William Ruto.
She is a fierce advocate for equitable opportunities for the youth and continues to champion sustainable measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Charlene is the founder and patron of the Smart Mechanized Agriculture & Climate Action for Humanity and Sustainability (SMACHS) Foundation - a non-profit that empowers the youth to lead the fight against emerging problems in society.
There is a common joke within Kenyan social circles that national treasures don’t have to be monuments and artifacts; human beings can fall into the same bracket as well.
Stephen Okoth Ochieng alias Ondivow, a photographer and art director, managed to draw national attention with his creative pieces documenting the anti-government protests that rocked the country earlier in the year.