Irungu Kang'ata is the second Governor of Murang'a County, having been elected into office in August 2022.
Governor Kang'ata is an accomplished lawyer with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in law.
Known for his humble and outgoing nature, the governor has accumulated a wealth of experience in public service, having served as an elected Ward Councillor in Murang'a Town, Kiharu Member of Parliament, and Senator for Murang'a County.
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, a global human rights organization.
As the organization’s Chief Strategist, Houghton leads a team of committed investigative researchers and campaigners working to end human rights abuses in Kenya.
Under his leadership, Amnesty Kenya has consistently campaigned against human rights violations in the country, particularly in June this year when several Kenyans were reportedly killed while protesting against the Finance Bill 2024.
Esther Kimani is a notable Kenyan innovator and the CEO of FarmerLifeline Technologies, a company focused on addressing agricultural challenges using cutting-edge technology.
In 2024, she was awarded the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the Royal Academy of Engineering for her pioneering work.
Her solar-powered device utilises artificial intelligence to help farmers detect and manage pests and diseases, which can reduce crop losses by up to 30% and increase yields by 40%.
Lawrence Mugambi is a judicial officer who serves as a Judge of the High Court of Kenya in Nairobi.
He previously served as a Magistrate at Kapsabet, Sotik, Kangundo, and Milimani Law Courts, and as Chief Magistrate at the Anti-Corruption Court.
Mugambi also served as National Coordinator for Community Service Orders and as an Advocate at Nyaga Kamundi and Company Advocates.
She currently serves as the Attorney General of Kenya following her appointment to office by President William Ruto in September 2024.
Previously, Dorcas served as the Secretary of Public Prosecutions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
She has also worked as Assisting Counsel to the Kiruki Commission on the Artur Brothers, Joint Secretary of the Police Reform Commission, and Chairperson of the Board of Criminal Psychiatrists in the country.
Munira is a researcher and writer with over six years of experience in human rights organisations.
She currently works with the Haki Yetu Organisation under the Land Programme in the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi.
The programme aims to support communities in realising their rights within the context of implementing Chapter Five of the Constitution on Land and Environment.
Valerie Nekesa is a standout young Kenyan footballer who achieved remarkable success in 2024.
In March 2024, Nekesa was awarded the Title of Most Promising Girl in the Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
She turns out for the Kenya Women’s Under-20 team Rising Starlets and the Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKF-WPL).
Rebecca Miano is Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Wildlife and Tourism whose 2024 was jampacked with several initiatives to not only market Kenya to the world but also ensure the safety of wild animals.
She is also a Kenyan lawyer and a continental business leader who served in previous high-level roles including as the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade & Industry from October 2023 to July 2024.
Absa Bank Kenya CEO and MD Abdi Mohamed is among the movers and shakers in the banking industry in 2024.
Mohamed has a wealth of experience, having spent more than 15 years in the competitive realm of banking.
After graduating from Kenyatta University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1992, Mohamed pursued an MBA in International Business at Edith Cowan University in Australia.
Nancy Kering has had a 2024 to remember, as she emerged as one of the journalists with the biggest social impacts in the country this year.
The mother of two joined Royal Media Services in 2021 and forged her own path, deciding to highlight socio-economic challenges in Kajiado County.
Kering prides herself on being a humble camera person and reporter in her profiles, but her career is so much more than that.