Ruth Chepng’etich, born on 8th August 1994, is a Kenyan road runner and the current women’s world record holder for the marathon, setting a time of 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.

She is a three-time Chicago Marathon champion, having won in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and the 2019 World Champion.

Chepng’etich is the first woman to break the 2:11 and 2:10 barriers in the marathon and also boasts the sixth-fastest half-marathon time of 1:04:02.

Sheila Chepkirui Kiprotich is a Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner known for her global achievements, including her recent victory at the 2024 New York City Marathon, clocking 2:24:35.

Born on 7 December 1990, Sheila has excelled in international competitions, winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

She also holds the fourth-fastest time on the world all-time list for a women-only 10-kilometre road race.

Wawira Njiru is a philanthropist and nutritionist who serves as Executive Director of Food for Education, an organisation that provides affordable school meals to over 350,000 public primary schoolchildren across Nairobi, Kiambu, and Mombasa.

Her efforts have garnered both local and international acclaim. In April 2024, the Food for Education Foundation won the Social Innovator Award from the Skoll Foundation in Oxford, England.

Priscilla Gathungu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Java House Africa. As the first Kenyan woman to hold this coveted position, she exemplifies outstanding leadership in the hospitality industry.

Priscilla’s academic journey began at Loreto Convent Msongari, later earning a Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Management and Leadership and an MBA specialising in Strategic Leadership from Concordia University-St. Paul in the United States.

Nelson Amenya became the talk of the town when news of the intended Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(JKIA) became a hot topic this year.

Amenya was the sole whistleblower in the secret government dealings with the Indian conglomerate of companies, Adani International. 

Hellen Shikanda is a dedicated science journalist whose passion lies in giving a voice to the voiceless through her stories.

Currently working at Nation Media Group, she primarily covers science, health, and related topics.

Hellen is a recipient of several fellowships and awards, including the OCJN Fellowship (2021), Bettina Award (2020), Climate Tracking Fellowship, and the IGAD Award (2023)

Mildred Cheche is a true testament to passion and preparedness, having overcome numerous challenges to earn her place on the list of Top 100 Kenyans.

At just 36 years old, she serves as the Head Coach of Kenya's U-17 national team, the Harambee Starlets.

Appointed to the role in January this year, Cheche has already made history in less than a year, breaking a barrier no Kenyan had crossed in the 61 years since independence.

When it comes to beauty and brains, Faith Odhiambo embodies both.

She first rose to prominence in 2023 after a historic victory in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections, defeating all-male opponents to become the 51st President of LSK. This achievement made her the second woman in history to hold the position, following former Defence Cabinet Secretary Rachelle Omamo.

Gathoni Wa Muchomba, born Peninah Gathoni Muchomba, is a common face in the Kenyan political space due to her vocal nature.

Her prominence in the public discourse stems primarily from her stance on political and socio-economic issues, positioning her as a voice for those who are unafraid to challenge party politics.

She is a second-term lawmaker, having been elected as the Woman Representative for Kiambu County in 2017 and as the Member of Parliament for Githunguri Constituency in 2022.

At just 24 years old, Beatrice Chebet is the current world record holder in the 10,000m after clinching gold at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

Inspired by her grandmother to pursue running as a career, Chebet set ambitious goals and has achieved remarkable success in just over two years. She became the first woman in history to run under 29 minutes for the 10,000m and the first Kenyan to win double-distance Olympic gold medals (5,000m and 10,000m) at the same Games.