OFFICIAL RANKING OF THE 2018 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG KENYANS
Offical Ranking of the 2018 Most Influential Young Kenyans
- Darshan Chandaria – Chandaria Industries
- Njugush – Comedian
- Victor Wanyama – Footballer
- Rose Wanjiku Muturi – TALA
- Raphael Obonyo – Youth Advocate
- Larry Madowo – BBC
- Ruth Ambogo – Young Kenyan Women Leaders
- Natalie Wanjiru Tewa – Vlogger
- David Rudisha – Athlete
- Betty Kyallo – K24 TV
- Scheaffer Okore – Ukweli Party
- Steve Mbogo – Politician
- Sharon Mundia – Blogger
- Ruth Jepchumba Kilimo – Marakwet Girls Foundation
- Thogori Karago – LinkedIn ProFinder
- Seth Gor – Comedian
- Wawira Njiru – Food4Education
- Elizabeth Ntonjira – Amref Health Africa
- Nyashinski – Musician
- Amina Rabar – Capital FM
- Enos Olik – Video Director
- Nice Nailantei Leng’ete – Amref Health Africa
- Victoria Nkatha Mutai – Motivational Speaker
- David Kyalo – Koncepts & Events Ltd
- Trushar Khetia – Tria Group of Companies
- Naomi Kasi Mue – General Legal Counsel (Adrian Group)
- George Kimani – Comedian
- Amy Wanday – African Sports Network
- Xtian Dela – Blogger
- Hilda Moraa – Pezesha
- McDonald Mariga – Footballer
- Elizabeth Mang’eni – Ministry of Trade
- Linet Masai – Athlete
- King Kaka – Musician
- Nerima Wako-Ojiwa – Siasia Place
- Ng’ania Mellissa – Lawyer
- Natalie Robi – Werema – Msichana Empowerment Kuria
- Patricia Kihoro – OAP
- Timothy Otieno – KTN
- Mike Muthiga – Fat Boy Animations
- Sam Gikandi – Africa’s Talking
- Beatrice Ndungu – Motivational Speaker
- Stephen Sang – Governor
- Audrey Mbugua – Activist
- Shirlene Nafula – Crystal River Products
- Sandra Ochola – Tukuka
- Danson Muchemi – JamboPay
- Winnie Asiti – Activist
- Charles Kanyi – MP
- Yvonne Mburu – Nexakili
- Mumbi Ndungu – Ibua Africa
- DJ Mo – OAP
- Aaron Cheruiyot – Senator
- Bonnie Kim – Motivational Speaker
- Makena Onjerika – Writer
- Brian Mbunde – Brand Influencer
- Douglas Mwangi – Oasis Mathare
- Olivia Muiru – B Lab
- Ruth Mwanzia – Koola Waters
- Linda Kamau – AkiraChix
- Joey Muthengi – OAP
- Khaligraph Jones – Musician
- Natalie Sonia Mukundane – African Youth Commission
- John Paul Mwirigi – MP
- Fena Gitu – Musician
- Meshack Omega Omido – Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government
- Lucia Musau – Blogger
- Adam Maina – Social Media Influencer
- Huston Malande – Skyline Design
- Abraham Mbuthia – Uza Point
- Mercy Chebeni – Senator
- Mwalimu Rachel – OAP
- Leanne Peris N Kimani – Diner En Blanc Nairobi
- Leroy Mwasaru – Greenpact
- Victor Matara – Blogger
- Antony Nkuubi – Governance Pillar Organization
- Anne Kiguta – OAP
- Leonida Mutuku – Intelipro
- Martin Kiarie – BEAN Interactive
- Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor – Athlete
- Brenda Wairimu – Actress
- Silvia Njoki
- Jeff Israel Nthiwa – Destiny Life Coaching
- Ekai Nabenyo – Center for Community Development
- Elijah Motonei Manangoi – Athlete
- Margaret Wambui – Athlete
- Grace Sundukwa – y Assembly Member
- Paul Kihiko – Wing It Nairobi
- Dysmus Kisilu – Solar Freeze
- June Syowia – Beiless Group
- Octopizzo – Musician
- Silas Kiplagat – Athlete
- Davidson Ngibuini – OAP
- Raymond Karago – Actor
- Bedan Karoki Muchiri – Athlete
- Rajiv Mehta – Tangerine Investments
2018 CATEGORY RANKING
Official Ranking of the 2018 Most Influential Young Kenyans in their Respective Categories
BUSINESS
- Darshan Chandaria – Chandaria Industries
- Rose Wanjiku Muturi – Tala
- Trushar Khetia – Tria Group Of Companies
- Shirlene Nafula – Crystal River Products
- Danson Muchemi – Jambopay
- Ruth Mwanzia – Koola Waters
- Leroy Mwasaru – Greenpact
- Martin Kiarie – Bean Interactive
- Paul Kihiko – Wing It Nairobi
- Rajiv Mehta – Tangerine Investments
ENTERTAINMENT
- Njugush – Comedian
- Seth Gor – Comedian
- Nyashinski – Musician
- George Kimani – Comedian
- King Kaka – Musician
- Khaligraph Jones – Musician
- Fena Gitu – Musician
- Brenda Wairimu – Actress
- Octopizzo – Musician
- Raymond Karago – Actor
SOCIAL ENTREPRISE & PHILANTHROPY
- Ruth Jepchumba Kilimo – Marakwet Girls Foundation
- Wawira Njiru – Food4Education
- Nice Nailantei Leng’ete – Amref Health Africa
- Nerima Wako-Ojiwa – Siasia Place
- Natalie Robi – Werema – Msichana Empowerment Kuria
- Mumbi Ndungu – Ibua Africa
- Douglas Mwangi – Oasis Mathare
- Linda Kamau – AkiraChix
- Dysmus Kisilu – Solar Freeze
- June Syowia – Beiless Group
SPORTS
- Victor Wanyama – Footballer
- David Rudisha – Athlete
- Amy Wanday – African Sports Network
- McDonald Mariga – Footballer
- Linet Masai – Athlete
- Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor – Athlete
- Elijah Motonei Manangoi – Athlete
- Margaret Wambui – Athlete
- Silas Kiplagat – Athlete
- Bedan Karoki Muchiri – Athlete
LAW & GOVERNANCE
- Scheaffer Okore – Ukweli Party
- Steve Mbogo – Politician
- Naomi Kasi Mue – General Legal Counsel (Adrian Group)
- Ng’ania Mellissa – Lawyer
- Stephen Sang – Governor
- Charles Kanyi – MP
- Aaron Cheruiyot – Senator
- John Paul Mwirigi – MP
- Mercy Chebeni – Senator
- Grace Sundukwa – Assembly Member
MEDIA
- Larry Madowo – BBC Africa
- Betty Kyallo – K24 TV
- Amina Rabar – Capital FM
- Patricia Kihoro – OAP
- Timothy Otieno – KTN
- DJ Mo – OAP
- Joey Muthengi – OAP
- Mwalimu Rachel – OAP
- Anne Kiguta – OAP
- Davidson Ngibuini – OAP
LIFESTYLE
- Natalie Wanjiru Tewa – Vlogger
- Sharon Mundia – Blogger
- Enos Olik – Video Director
- Xtian Dela – Blogger
- Mike Muthiga – Fat Boy Animations
- Brian Mbunde – Brand Influencer
- Lucia Musau – Blogger
- Adam Maina – Social Media Influencer
- Victor Matara – Blogger
- Silvia Njoki
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Thogori Karago – LinkedIn ProFinder
- Hilda Moraa – Pezesha
- Sam Gikandi – Africa’s Talking
- Yvonne Mburu – Nexakili
- Huston Malande – Skyline Design
- Abraham Mbuthia – Uza Point
- Leonida Mutuku – Intelipro
LEADERSHIP & CIVIL SOCIETY
- Raphael Obonyo – Youth Advocate
- Elizabeth Ntonjira – Amref Health Africa
- Elizabeth Mang’eni – Ministry of Trade
- Audrey Mbugua – Activist
- Winnie Asiti – Activist
- Olivia Muiru – B Lab
- Natalie Sonia Mukundane – African Youth Commission
- Meshack Omega Omido – Public Servant
- Antony Nkuubi – Governance Pillar Organization
- Ekai Nabenyo – Center for Community Development
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIA
- Ruth Ambogo – Young Kenyan Women Leaders
- Victoria Nkatha Mutai – Motivational Speaker
- David Kyalo – Koncepts & Events Ltd
- Beatrice Ndungu – Motivational Speaker
- Sandra Ochola – Tukuka
- Bonnie Kim – Motivational Speaker
- Makena Onjerika – Writer
- Leanne Peris N Kimani – Diner En Blanc Nairobi
- Jeff Israel Nthiwa – Destiny Life Coaching
100 Most Influential Young Kenyans
VISION.
Become the Leading and Most Credible program to Rank and Honour Young Kenyans.
CRITERIA.
A Nominee must be:
- A Kenyan.
- 15 or below 40 years.
- In 2 years of Active Service in a Category.
- Outstanding with Public Evidence of Impact
- Motivating to be able to inspire other young people with his/her work
MISSION.
- Rank and Honour the Most Influential Young Kenyans Annually.
- Uphold Public discretion of the Most Influential Young Kenyans.
- Evangel the Inspiring Stories, Works and Impacts of Young Kenyans across the World.
- Change the Negative Perceptions of the Potentials of Young People.
- Fuel Patriotism among Young Kenyans.
- Create Value for the Works of Young Kenyans Globally.
CATEGORIES.
- Business
- Entertainment
- Law & Governance
- Leadership & Civil Society
- Lifestyle
- Media
- Personal Development & Academia
- Social Entreprise & Philanthropy
- Sports
- Science & Technology
ABOUT US
The Most Influential Young Kenyans initiative is an annual awards and ranking scheme for young Kenyan Achievers between 15-40 years, spearheaded by Avance Media a social enterprise and Jagari Designs in partnership with various Organisations.
The initiative is intended to disclose the true and genuine potentials of young people who are earnest to turn around the fortunes of Kenya’s economy and whose works are at par with their impacts. It is also expected to serve as a source of encouragement to these young individuals whose commitment towards stimulating growth is undoubted.
CATEGORIES
BUSINESS
This category is dedicated to Individuals who run successful enterprises in Kenya, which are adding valuable social, economic and cultural remittances to lives and contributing towards shaping the image of the African continent.
ENTERTAINMENT
This category is exclusive to a diverse group of individuals involved in entertainment relating to Music, Comdey & Film. They must be national icons that command a high level of influence not just popularity through the positive impact of their works.
SOCIAL ENTREPRISE & PHILANTHROPY
This category is meant for young individuals leading social entrepreneurship and philanthropy activities impacting lives across Kenya and their respective regions. The public on the reach of their impacts must phenomenally endorse their works and achievements.
SPORTS
This category throws a spotlight on diverse sports personalities who in diverse ways are contributing to the development of various sporting activities. These can be athletes, coaches or individuals directly involved in the sporting industry
LAW & GOVERNANCE
This category compiles distinguished young Kenyans who display continental influence based on their roles in public office, politics, Law and governance. Their work should have yielded significant commendation from their benefactors.
MEDIA
This category is targeted at journalists and media personalities who have defied odds to propel stories of Kenya across the Globe. Their work should carry a national focused vision on leading Kenyans to tell their own stories whether good or bad.
LIFESTYLE
This category is focused on young people who are leading the creative & lifestyle community in Kenya. They are passionately setting the pace in Fashion & Arts which have become common among the populace. These personalities must be leading initiatives and organisations, which are addressing problems in their communities and have potentials for global expansion, adoption and recognition.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
This category is focused on young Kenyans who are leading the innovation revolution across the country. Their products and services must be dedicated to solving either local or global problems from the Kenyan soil. They must be potential competitors in the global science, technology, and innovation space.
LEADERSHIP & CIVIL SOCIETY
This category involves highly recommended young individuals who are championing various activities in the country related to advocacy, religion, civil organizations etc. They need to possess the qualities of a leader and must have achieved significant feats in their works across the country and beyond.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIA
This category is exclusive to individuals who have excelled in various academic assignments and young Kenyans who have dedicated their career in training the next generation of African Leaders.