Fosi Mplole Hamis best known by her stage name Trisha Khalid is a Mombasa-based actress born and raised in the Coastal city.
She is also a commercial model as well as an Instagram influencer with over 680,000 followers.
Before venturing into professional acting, Khalid used to perform funny skits on TikTok which garnered traction.
In October 2023, the African Union (AU) recognised Rosemary Bosibori Onyancha as the winner of the AU Continental Best Teacher Award.
Onyancha who teaches at Moi Forces Academy Lanet in Nakuru was honoured with the award that recognises outstanding teachers in Africa who have made exceptional contributions to education.
Onyancha has spent her entire career as an educator, dedicated to nurturing young minds and promoting excellence in education.
Before her fame, every avid follower of the Kenyan music industry knew who Nikita Kering’ was.
Continentally, she was also getting noticed as Sound City judges described her song Tragedy as a timeless piece that will go on to transcend generations.
With the kind of her talent, it was only a matter of time before she blew up.
Zipporah Nderitu burst into the limelight in September 2023, after she won an international award for protecting women against violence.
Nderitu who is a Senior Superintendent of Police and Police Advisor to the International Peace Support Training Center (IPSTC), has been at the forefront of fighting against sexual-gender-based violence in Kenya.
In a ceremony held in Auckland, New Zealand, Nderitu became the first Kenyan to receive the distinguished award.
Wangari Kuria is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farmer on Fire which focuses on empowering farmers in a bid to promote food security.
She is an experienced farm project manager and an advocate for women and youth.
Through the organisation, she runs various programs such as a single mothers farming initiative in Kajiado County.
There are very few prominent professionals in Kenya who have had a seamless switch of careers like Dennis Ombachi.
Popularly known as the Roaming Chef, Ombachi is a former Kenya 7s rugby player who is now a self-taught internet chef and arguably the biggest food content creator in the country.
Ombachi rose to fame between 2019 and 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic era as he went house to house offering culinary services and that is how he acquired the title 'roaming chef'.
Aldrine Kibet is an 18-year-old footballer whose career took off last year.
This year, the young footballer’s career reached a significant milestone in June when he was selected to represent Kenya’s U23 team at the COSAFA Cup tournament in South Africa. Kenya won two matches in the tournament.
In January 2024, Kibet made his debut for Kenya's national U20 squad. His outstanding performance at the tournament in Malawi showcased his talent on the international stage.
Elizabeth Wathuti is an environmental conservation and climate activist. She is the founder of the Green Generation Initiative, and her work extends to leading and establishing the Wangari Maathai Foundation’s Youth Hub.
Elizabeth’s commitment to the environment also led to her appointment as a member of the Counties Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund.
Faith Kipyegon is a three-time world record holder who is poised to become one of the best female athletes of all time.
Kipyegon is renowned for her prowess in the 1,500-metre category. She, however, set an unprecedented 2023 season by breaking three world records within months.
On June 2, 2023, Kipyegon set a new world record in the 1,500-metre category by clocking 3:49:11 in the Florence Diamond League.
The term "strength of a woman" is often thrown around, but for Gladys Wanga, the phrase fits like a glove.
A stalwart of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Wanga is the current Governor of Homa Bay County, proudly standing as the first female governor in the Lake Region.
Before being elected Governor, Wanga served as the Woman Representative for Homa Bay for 10 years.