Francis Amonde

At just 30 years old, Francis Amonde has managed to keep hundreds of learners in school even as the country wages the worst drought in decades.

His idea to start Cup of Uji, an initiative aimed at supplying flour to schools from low income areas, kicked off in 2011 after he noted that some pupils attended school on an empty stomach.

Peres Jepchirchir

Peres Jepchirchir is a long-distance runner who features in road running competitions.

Although injuries made her withdraw from major competitions this year, Jepchirchir produced stellar performances in the few races that she graced.

Martha Koome

Martha Koome is the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya - a position she took up in May 2021 following her appointment by former president Uhuru Kenyatta.

She made history, becoming the first woman to head the judiciary in Kenya. She also leads the National Multi-Sectoral Consultative Forum on Election Preparedness.

Kagure Wamunyu

Wamunyu is the founder and CEO of Jumba Company. The firm simplifies the purchasing and financing of construction materials.

The Alliance Girls High School alumni has previously worked as the Head of Global Operations Kobo360, Senior Director of Strategy for Bridge International Academies in East Africa and the former Country Manager for Uber in kenya. 

Githinji Gitahi

Since 2015, Dr Githinji Gitahi has been at the helm of Amref Health Africa spearheading its operations across several countries within the country. He serves as its Group Chief Executive Officer.

The organisation, which is the largest African-led international organisation, has been at the forefront of championing for health breakthroughs in Kenya - fighting diseases such as Tuberculosis.

Joe Ageyo

Joe Ageyo is a household name having worked in several media houses in the country. 

Ageyo registers one of the most impressive resumes of service in various capacities and in different departments.

His career spans over 20 years as an intern, reporter, manager, and director in more than three media organisations. 

Kennedy Odede

Kennedy Odede is a community worker and founder of the Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) - an organisation based in Kibera slums.

Through his intervention, the organisation- founded in 2004- has been able to help thousands of slum dwellers through food relief, health care and economic initiatives.

Nelly Cheboi

Nelly Cheboi is a community worker and a social entrepreneur, who has changed the lives of thousands of Kenyans.

Cheboi, who hails from a little village in Baringo County, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Technologically Literate (TechLit) Africa - her own firm.

Johnson Sakaja

Johnson Sakaja is the current Governor of Nairobi County, following his election to the position on the August 9, 2022, General Election. 

He previously served as the County's Senator for five years between 2017 and 2022. The politician has worked at Pricewatercoopers (PwC), and a cyber cafe before setting up a financial consultancy firm, Arthur Johnson Consultants. '

Francis Gachuri

Francis Gachuri is a Senior Political Reporter, Editor, and Commentator at Citizen TV under Royal Media Services. 

Gachuri also works as News Presenter at Inooro TV, a subsidiary of Royal Media Services.

At Inooro, Gachuri is a host of the Kiririmbi show which airs every Sunday from 8 pm to 9 pm.