1. Francis Gachuri (1980)

Journalist

Kenyan journalist who is best known for being the Political Affairs Editor for Citizen TV. He has a very popular Twitter account featuring his opinions and hot-takes.

2. Shaniqwa Mama Yao (1980)

Comedian

Female persona of male Kenyan comedian and host MC Kevatin. She has over 500,000 followers on Instagram and operates an eponymous YouTube channel.

3. Sonal Maherali (1980)

Blogger

Show obsessed fashion blogger who was awarded as a Top 100 Fashion YouTuber. Her eponymous luxury blog includes categories of shoes, fashion, lifestyle and travel.

4. Laura Walubengo (1980)

Twitter Star

Storyteller, blogger, and twitter sensation who is known for her content creation as well as her inspiring glimpses into life in Nairobi. She shares her experiences and her journeys with...

5. Sidney Sladen (1980)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer who has created costumes for a number of popular Indian films, including Five Star (2002), Chandramukhi (2005) and Silambattam (2008). In addition to his film work, he has had his clothing...

6. Gloria Muliro (1980)

Gospel Singer

Gospel singer whose most popular album Kibali has her most popular song "Sitolia." She has over 200,000 followers on her gloriamuliro Instagram account.

7. Avril (1986)

Pop Singer

Avril is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on April 30, 1986 in Kenya. Kenyan singer most popular for singles such as “Mama,” “Kitu Kimoja,” and “Chokoza.” Her accolades...

8. Sharon Mundia (1989)

Blogger

Beauty and lifestyle blogger known for her This Is Ess blog and YouTube channel. She has gained more than 70,000 YouTube subscribers for everything from favorites videos to travel diaries.

9. Maureen Kunga (1989)

Pop Singer

Kenyan pop singer/songwriter who rose to fame as one of the vocalists of the group Elani. With the group, she won the Best African Pop award at the 2014 All Africa Music...

10. Betty Kyallo (1989)

Journalist

Kenyan journalist who is best known for her appearances on Kenyan TV. She has a popular Instagram account featuring lifestyle and travel photos.

11. HTB (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube content creator and gaming personality who is recognized for publishing content on the NBA 2K franchise. He has gone on to amass more than 310,000 subscribers on his HTB channel, an acronym...

12. Kristoff Barton (1989)

Rapper

Rapper who became a prominent force in Kenyan hip-hop with hits like ""Siwezi Isha Ju Mi Si Bundles," "Dandia Mat" and "Niko Fiti."

13. Ditya Belwal (1989)

YouTube Star

Beauty vlogger whose channel includes a wide variety of product reviews, makeup tutorials, unboxings and other content aimed at makeup lovers. Her channel, Glamdit, has attracted more than 60,000 subscribers...

14. Tracy Wanjiru (1996)

TV Show Host

Kenyan television personality known for hosting NTV's Teen Republic alongside co-host Martin Kimathi. She's also worked as a radio host for Capital FM Kenya. 

15. Alan Fletcher (1931)

Graphic Designer

Famous for his prominent Pentagram design company, as well as for Picturing and Poeting (2006); The Art of Looking Sideways (2001); and several other books on graphic design theory, he...

16. Vera Sidika (1989)

Model

Kenyan music video vixen and socialite also known as Vee S. Beiby who has gained popularity for her appearances in music videos like CMB Prezzo's "My Gal" and Collo's "You...

17. Daniel Adongo (1970)

Football Player

Former rugby union player who became an outside linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts in 2013.

18. Amina Abdi Rabar (1989)

TV Show Host

TV show host who has worked as a presenter on Alfajiri at K24. She started hosting NTV's The Trend in November 2017.

19. KRG the Don (1991)

Rapper

Became known as one of Kenya's wealthiest musicians. He had success with his debut dancehall hit "Whine and Drop." He founded the record label called Fast Cash Music.

20. Aden Duale (1969)

Politician

Kenyan politician who is known for being the Majority Leader of the National Assembly of Kenya. He is also known for having previously served as a Member of Parliament for...

21. Barack Obama Sr. (1934)

Family Member

Father of former U.S. President Barack Obama who worked as a Kenyan senior governmental economist. He is the central figure of the memoir Dreams from My Father, written by President...

22. Njugush (1991)

Comedian

Kenyan comedian, also known as Timothy Kimani, who became a phenomenon on social media. He's picked up 2.2 million followers on Instagram and 500,000 subscribers on YouTube thanks to viral videos like Njugush ni...

23. Faith Makau (1991)

Instagram Star

Kenyan socialist who goes by the name Amber Ray. Her fashionable photos of her outfits, her parties and her day-to-day life have garnered her 1.9 million followers on Instagram. 

24. Nakita David (2002)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who is best known for her lip-sync, dance, and lifestyle video clip content. She also has a popular Instagram page featuring more lifestyle and beauty content.

25. Heaven Bahati (2018)

Family Member

Gained fame from birth as the first daughter of actor Bahati Kenya and reality star Diana Marua. Her parents run an Instagram account for her under the username heavenbahati. The account has earned...

26. Nikita Kering (2002)

Gospel Singer

Kenyan singer known for her hit single "Happy With You". In 2019 she won the New Artiste of the Year award at the Pulse Music Video Awards.

27. Ladasha Belle Wambo (2015)

Instagram Star

Ladasha Belle Wambo is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on November 19, 2015 in Kenya. Rose to fame on Instagram as the daughter of DjMokenya and Instagram sensation...

28. Leon Ondieki (2002)

TikTok Star

Comedy and lip sync content creator who is recognized for posting short form videos on his leon.ond TikTok account. He has gone on to garner more than 1.2 million fans on the...

29. Jonathan Leakey (1940)

Entrepreneur

Businessman and former palaeoanthropologist. He was the eldest son of famed anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey.

30. Alfred Mutua (1970)

Politician

Kenyan politician and journalist who served as the governor of Machakos County. He crusaded for lifestyle audits for all government officials.

31. Chris Kirubi (1941)

Business Executive

Kenyan entrepreneur and industrialist who made a name for himself as the director and largest shareholder of Centum Investment Company. He is the chairman of numerous other businesses including DHL Express Kenya...

32. Donald Kipkorir (1970)

Lawyer

Attorney and religious advocate who is recognized for having been a managing partner of the Kenyan law firm KTK Advocates. He was also a member of the global network of...

33. Jimmi Gathu (1970)

Business Executive

Kenyan business executive who is best known for his motivational speaking and media industry experience. He has a popular Twitter account featuring business advice and other inspirational messages.

34. Makau Mutua (1958)

Teacher

Law professor who rose to prominence as the dean of University at Buffalo Law School between 2007-2014. He has been named a SUNY Distinguished Professor, and began his time as the Vice...

35. Talia Oyando (1984)

Soul Singer

Soul singer, radio, and television host and personality who is best known for her work on the Homeboyz Radio series known as The Juice. She is also the host of OneLove on...

36. Mo Momanyi (1993)

Instagram Star

Kenyan Instagram star who primarily posts selfies and family photos to her account. She has gained over 100,000 followers on her Instagram. 

37. Huddah Monroe (1993)

Instagram Star

Kenyan socialite who is widely known for her HuddahTheBossChick Instagram account. She has gained popularity there for documenting her life in Kenya as a prominent socialite, as well as makeup...

38. Kiimmy Kimani (1993)

YouTube Star

Kiimmy Kimani is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on September 19, 1993 in Kenya. Performer and YouTuber most well known as one-half of the YouTube channel James and...

39. James Smart (1971)

Journalist

Accomplished journalist and media personality who became a news anchor for the Kenya Television Network. Previously, he worked as a sports journalist for Capital FM Kenya and as a reporter for...

40. Willis Raburu (1987)

Journalist

Kenya based journalist who is known for his work with Citizen TV as a reporter. He is known for having won a Children's Rights Award for his series on the...

41. Victoria Rubadiri (1987)

TV Show Host

Kenyan television host and Prime-Time reporter who is known for her work on NTV's Weekend Edition. She is also known for her work hosting the Women and Power segment as well. 

42. Savara Mudigi (1987)

Pop Singer

Pop singer and member of the Kenyan afro-pop band Sauti Sol who became known for their debut album Mwanzo. They have received numerous awards and nominations from the Kisima Music...

43. Silvia Njoki (1987)

Blogger

Blogger and fashion stylist who created the site Style by Silvia in 2013 as a DIY outlet to dress her daughter. She has more than 110,000 followers on her silvianjoki Instagram account. 

44. Polycarp Otieno (1987)

Guitarist

Kenyan guitarist and producer of the popular music group Sauti Sol who are best known for albums such as Mwanzo and Sol Filosofia. He has also worked as a producer...

45. Bien-Aime Baraza (1987)

Pop Singer

Bien-Aime Baraza is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on December 28, 1987 in Kenya. Vocalist and guitarist of the critically-acclaimed Nairobi-born band Sauti Sol. The band initially formed...

46. Ramah Nyang (1987)

Journalist

Kenyan journalist who is best known for his work with Bloomberg Africa. In 2015 he was a Bloomberg-ALI Media Fellow.

47. Willis Austin Chimano (1987)

Pop Singer

Willis Austin Chimano is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on July 9, 1987 in Kenya. Pop singer and one third of the Kenyan afro-pop band Sauti Sol who...

48. Junet Mohamed (1977)

Politician

Kenyan politician who is known for having served as the Suna East Member of National Assembly. He is also known for his work with the Orange Democratic Movement. 

49. Mercedes Diamond (1986)

Reality Star

Drag queen and reality show star who came into the spotlight after competing on RuPaul's Drag Race in 2019. She's taken home multiple titles in her career including Miss City of the...

50. Edwin Sifuna (1986)

Lawyer

Kenyan lawyer who is best known for being the Secretary General for the ODM Party in his native Kenya. He has also been a partner at the firm E. Sifuna...