1. Edi Gathegi (1979)

Actor

Kenyan-American actor who played the role of Dr. Jeffrey Cole on the TV series House M.D. alongside Hugh Laurie and also appeared in the film Gone Baby Gone, directed by Ben Affleck. 

2. Louis Leakey (1903)

Paleoanthropologist

British archaeologist whose work in the Olduvai Gorge in Africa was important in establishing human evolutionary development. Despite being a devout Christian his science was nonetheless predicated on Darwin's Theory...

3. Nadia Mukami (1996)

Pop Singer

Kenyan pop singer, songwriter, and performer who is known for her hit singles "Barua Ya Siri", "Kesi", and "Cedo". She is also known for having won KTN television competition singing...

4. Stella Mwangi (1986)

Rapper

Kenyan-born Norwegian vocalist, rapper, and songwriter who won the Melodi Grand Prix in 2011. Her numerous other honors include a Kisima Award and a Clops Award.

5. Roger Whittaker (1936)

Anglo-kenyan Musician

British singer and songwriter who had a number one hit song in 1970 called New World in the Morning and is known for his trademark whistling ability.

6. Elizabeth Furse (1936)

American Politician

First African-born politician to be elected to the United States Congress. She was chosen to represent Oregon's first congressional district in 1993 and went on to co-found the Oregon Peace...

7. Edmund Morris (1940)

Writer

A Kenyan-born American writer, he is particularly known for his award-winning biographies of Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt. He also published a 2005 work on the life of composer Ludwig...

8. Richard Dawkins (1941)

English Evolutionary Biologist E

Famous for his contributions to the science world, Dawkins is particularly known for his writings in the field of evolutionary biology. His best-known works include The Selfish Gene (1976), The...

9. Mohamed Amin (1943)

Kenyan Photojournalist

During the period from 1983 until 1985, this prominent photojournalist produced many devastating images of the Ethiopian famine. He also established the Kenyan-based Camerapix company and wrote and published several...

10. Derek Pringle (1958)

English Test And County Crickete

Former cricket bowler who won six County Championships with Essex between 1978 and 1993.

11. Uhuru Kenyatta (1961)

Fourth And Current President Of

Politician who assumed office as the 4th President of Kenya in 2013. He notably once asked his Twitter followers for input regarding budget issues, and he was previously the Minister...

12. Size 8 (1987)

Gospel Singer

Gospel and R&B performer whose 2013 single "Mateke" won the Groove Awards' Video of the Year distinction. Early in her career, she developed a fan base as a secular artist prior to...

13. McDonald Mariga (1987)

Footballer

Midfielder who debuted for the Kenyan national team in 2006 and joined Internazionale in 2010 after spending three seasons with Parma. He began playing for Italian club Latin in 2016. 

14. Jane Mukami (1979)

Blogger

Blogger and author who took part in her fifth bodybuilding competition in Greensboro in August 2013. She has over 70,000 followers on her fitkenyangirl Instagram account.

15. Dennis Oliech (1985)

Footballer

Kenyan striker best known as a member of clubs like AJ Auxerre and the Kenyan national team. He won the CECAFA Cup title representing Kenya in 2002.

16. Wangechi Mutu (1972)

American Artist

Internationally-acclaimed Kenyan-born artist and sculptor. Among the most prominent contemporary African artists.

17. Francesca Hayward (1992)

Dancer

Ballerina with London's Royal Ballet. She is best recognized for playing both the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara in The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker.

18. Deep Roy (1957)

Kenyan Actor

Actor well-known for his roles in the 2003 film Big Fish and the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story. He has also appeared in The X-Files, Star Trek, and Star Trek Into Darkness. 

19. Eddie Butita (1992)

Comedian

Standup comedian particularly known for parodying ghetto life in Africa. He has performed on some of Kenya's most popular shows including Churchill Show, Night of a Thousand Laughs, and The Hot...

20. Chris Froome (1985)

Road Bicycle Racer

Kenyan-born British cyclist who was the champion of the 2013 Tour de France, riding for UCI ProTeam Team Sky.

21. Richard Leakey (1944)

Paleontologist Archaeologist And

Paleontologist who studied human origins in Kenya, Africa. His discovery of a Homo erectus skull in 1975 was one of his most significant.

22. Gurinder Chadha (1960)

Indian Film Director

Sikh Indian director of the sleeper hit Bend It Like Beckham as well as Bride and Prejudice.

23. Victor Wanyama (1991)

Footballer

Defensive midfielder who joined Southampton in 2013 after spending two years with Celtic FC; became a member of Kenya's national team in 2007.

24. Daniel Adams-Ray (1983)

Rapper Singer Fashion Designer

Swedish rapper known for being one half of the rap duo Snook, who have released albums like 2006's Ar.

25. Philippa Gregory (1954)

English Novelist

British historical fiction author most well known for her 2001 novel The Other Boleyn Girl. The book won Romantic Novel of the Year in 2002 and was made into a...

26. Simon Shaw (1973)

English Rugby Union Player

English rugby union player who became known as a lock for Toulon and England.

27. Jua Cali (1979)

Kenyan Musician

Award-winning Kenyan hip hop artist known for performing in Swahili and Shengm in the rap style genge. He released his debut album, JuacaliSekta, in 2006 and followed up in 2008...

28. Ali Velshi (1969)

Canadian Journalist

Host of the show Real Money with Ali Velshi on Al Jazeera America, he has previously worked with CNN most notably as a Chief Business Correspondent and anchor for Your...

29. Andy Siege (1985)

Film Producer

30. Kanyeria (1985)

Musician

Kanyeria is a Kenyan music producer composer sound engineer and song writer based in Nairobi Kenya but has worked with artists and record labels in Kenya and Tanzania. Kanyeria was...

31. Potash Charles Matathia (Unknow)

Crew

32. Jimwat (1985)

Kenyan Rapper

James Jim Wathigo Mburu better known by his stage names Jimwat and Jimwizzy is a Kenyan genge rapper.

33. Michael Muya (1975)

Kenyan Boxer

Michael Muya 1 January 1975) born in Nairobi is a Kenyan professional light/light welter/welterweight boxer of the 1990s and 2000s who won the Kenya welterweight title and Commonwealth lightweight title...

34. Ptolemy Slocum (1975)

Actor

Born in Kenya, Ptolemy Slocum is an American stage, film and television actor and teacher.

35. Lucas Oluoch (1991)

Kenyan Cricketer

Lucas Oluoch Ndandason is a Kenyan cricketer. He has also represented Kenya Elite Kenya Select and Kenya XI cricket teams. Domestically he previously represented Nairobi Gymkhana Club but from the...

36. Jamie Dalrymple (1981)

English Cricketer

James William Murray Jamie Dalrymple is a Kenyan-born English cricketer.

37. George Owino (1981)

Footballer

George Owino Audi is a Kenyan footballer who is currently playing for Sofapaka in the Kenyan Premier League.

38. Winfred Omwakwe (1981)

Kenyan Model

Adah Omwakwe is the first black representative and first from the African region to hold the Miss Earth title. She is also the first woman from Kenya to hold a...

39. Malik Obama (1958)

Barack Obama's Brother

Malik Obama, also known as Abongo or Roy, is the half-brother of US President Barack Obama, and the son of Barack Obama Sr. and his first wife, Kezia. Born and...

40. Zena Marshall (Unknow)

British Actress

Zena Moyra Marshall was a British actress of film and television. She attended St Mary's Ascot and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She worked with Ensa during...

41. Seren Waters (1990)

Kenyan Cricketer

Seren Robert Waters is a cricketer who plays for Surrey and Kenya. He was born and lives in Kenya but has British nationality. Since Kenya is only an associate member...

42. Roger Dowdeswell (1944)

Rhodesian Tennis Player

Roger Dowdeswell is a former professional tennis player from Zimbabwe. He is the elder brother of Colin Dowdeswell.

43. Paul Wekesa (1967)

Kenyan Tennis Player

Paul Wekesa is a former professional tennis player from Kenya. Prior to turning professional he won the doubles tournament at the 1987 Division II NCAA Men's Tennis Championships while attending...

44. Alex Obanda (1987)

Kenyan Cricketer

Alex Obanda Ouma is a Kenyan cricketer who has played first class cricket for Kenya Select. When the side participated in the Logan Cup in 2007 Obanda made his first...

45. Joan Root (1936)

Kenyan Conservationist

Joan Root was a Kenyan-born conservationist ecological activist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker. With her film-maker husband Alan Root she made a series of acclaimed wildlife films. The couple divorced in 1981...

46. Francis Ouma (1988)

Footballer

s Ouma is a Kenyan football player who plays for Sony Sugar in the Tusker Premier League as a striker.

47. Patrick Oboya (1987)

Kenyan Footballer

Patrick Oboya Onyango is a Kenyan football striker who is currently plays for Gor Mahia. He played last for Slovak Corgoň Liga club MFK Ružomberok. He was born in Mukuru...

48. James Ngoche (1988)

Kenyan Cricketer

James Otieno Ngoche known as James Ngoche is a Kenyan cricketer. He is the brother of three other Kenyan international cricketers Lameck Onyango Shem Ngoche and Nehemiah Odhiambo.

49. Johanna Omolo (1988)

Kenyan Professional Footballer

Johanna Ochieng Omolo is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for Belgian club Lommel United as a midfielder.

50. Elijah Otieno (1988)

Kenyan Cricketer

Elijah Otieno Asoyo is a Kenyan cricketer. A right arm medium-fast bowler Otieno is a former Kenyan under-19 representative. He made his senior debut playing for Kenya Select in the...