
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.
In October, she led the Junior Starlets to an unprecedented achievement: becoming the first Kenyan team to qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, held in the Dominican Republic.
Cheche’s remarkable success has earned her nominations for several awards, including the African Football Confederation (CAF) Women's Football Coach of the Year Award.
She is an accomplished professional with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Kiriri Women's University and is an alumna of the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship, class of 2017.
Additionally, Cheche holds a CAF B coaching licence and serves as the assistant coach of the senior Harambee Starlets team. A passionate advocate for grassroots football, she also runs a non-governmental organisation aimed at nurturing talent.
The tactician’s journey began as a player before she rose through the ranks to become a celebrated coach.