Kenya’s most influential voices, captured in one living archive

Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu is the Governor of Narok County, elected in 2022. He h...

Peter W. Muthoka is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Acceler Global Lo...

Raila Amolo Odinga (7 January 1945 – 15 October 2025) was a major figure in Keny...

June Ruto is the second-born daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady R...

Ndindi Nyoro (born 1985) is a Kenyan entrepreneur, investor, and politician whos...

Allan Kiprotich Chesang is the Senator for Trans Nzoia County, elected in August...

Pius Ngugi Mbugua, born on 8 March 1944 in Kiambu County, Kenya, is a long-stand...

Paul Ongili Babu Owino (born 10 October 1989) is a Kenyan politician, activist, ...

Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma is serving his second term as Senator for Taita Taveta ...

Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) is the Governor of Isiolo County, elected in 2022 aft...

Samuel Kamau Macharia is a Kenyan entrepreneur, the founder and chairman of Roya...

James Opiyo Wandayi is a politician and lawyer, formerly Minority Leader of the ...

Wahome Wamatinga is the Senator for Nyeri County, elected in 2022. Prior to his ...

Beatrice Muganda Inyangala is a Kenyan educationist and public administrator ser...

Godfrey Atieno Osotsi is the Senator for Vihiga County, elected in 2022. He prev...

Dr Oburu Oginga is the Senator for Siaya County, having been elected in August 2...

Zakaria Kariuki (c.2002–14 July 2025), known as Mr. KK Mwenyewe, was a Kenyan co...

Aden Duale is a veteran politician who served as Member of Parliament (Garissa T...

Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo is the Governor of Nyamira County. He first assumed office ...

Dr. Moses Ndirangu Kiarie “Badilisha” is the current Governor of Nyandarua Count...

Millicent Omanga is a Kenyan politician and entrepreneur popularly known as “Mam...

Mike Sonko (born 1975) is a Kenyan politician and former Nairobi Governor known ...

Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma is the Governor of Busia County, elected in 2022. He is...

Mutahi Kahiga is a Kenyan public servant currently serving his second elected te...

Kimani Wamatangi is the current Governor of Kiambu County, elected in 2022 on a ...

FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi is the Governor of Wajir County, currently serving his seco...

Felix Kiptarus Koskei (born 1964) is a Kenyan administrator and politician who s...

Joseph 'Joe' Njiraini Nyutu is the Senator for Murang'a County, elected in 2022....

Paul Simba Arati is the Governor of Kisii County, elected in 2022. Prior to his ...

Dr. Julius Makau Malombe is the Governor of Kitui County, currently serving his ...

Lee Kinyanjui is a former Nakuru County Governor (2013–2017) and diplomat. He wa...

Jonathan Lelelit Lati is the Governor of Samburu County, elected in 2022. Prior ...

Juliana Rotich is a Kenyan technologist and entrepreneur, co-founder of the inno...

Gideon Maitha Mung'aro is the Governor of Kilifi County, elected in 2022. A vete...

Samuel Seki is the Senator for Kajiado County, elected in 2022. He is a lawyer b...

Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua (born 28 February 1965) is a Kenyan politician and bus...

James Kamau Murango is the Senator for Kirinyaga County, elected in 2022. He ser...

Dorcas Agik Oduor is Kenya’s first female Attorney General, sworn in August 2024...

Atul Shah (born 1961) is a Kenyan businessman, former CEO of Nakumatt Holdings....

Hassan Ali Joho is a former two-term Governor of Mombasa County (2013–2022) and ...

Peter Munga is a Kenyan entrepreneur, known as the founder and former long-time ...

Francis Atwoli (born 1949) is a veteran Kenyan trade unionist and political acti...

John Mbadi is a career accountant and politician serving as the Cabinet Secretar...

Professor Hillary K. Barchok is the third Governor of Bomet County. He initially...

Alexander Mundigi Munyi is the Senator for Embu County, elected in 2022 on a Dem...

Susan Wakarura Kihika is the Governor of Nakuru County, elected in 2022. A lawye...

Alfred Mutua is a former Governor of Machakos County (2013–2022) and served as C...

Moses Otieno Kajwang' is serving his third term as the Senator for Homa Bay Coun...

Soipan Tuya is a politician who served two terms as Narok County woman represent...

Dr. George Ochilo Ayacko is the Governor of Migori County, elected in 2022. He p...

Abel Mutua is a highly acclaimed Kenyan actor, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and stor...

Professor Peter Anyang' Nyong'o is serving his second term as the Governor of Ki...

Timothy Kimani, popularly known as Njugush, is a leading Kenyan comedian, actor,...

Elisha Zebedee Ongoya (born 15 April 1975) is a Kenyan lawyer, lecturer, and con...

Professor Tom Ojienda is the Senator for Kisumu County, elected in 2022. He is a...

Fatuma Mohamed Achani is the first female Governor of Kwale County, elected in 2...

Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is the Governor of Bungoma County, serving his second non-...

Dr. Erick Kipkoech Mutai is the Governor of Kericho County, elected in 2022. Bef...

Paul Karungo wa Thang'wa is the Senator for Kiambu County, elected in 2022. Prio...

Mohit Kapoor is a Kenyan corporate executive, serving as Managing Director of Ba...

Davis Chirchir is a technology expert and politician who has served in various c...

Cecily Mutitu Mbarire is the Governor of Embu County, elected in 2022. She is a ...

Joshua Wakahora Irungu is the Governor of Laikipia County, serving his second no...

Steve Thompson Maghana, known as Oga Obinna, is a Kenyan comedian and media host...

FCPA Fernandes Barasa is the Governor of Kakamega County, elected in 2022. He is...

Stephen Kipyego Sang is serving his second term as the Governor of Nandi County,...

Dr. Boni Khalwale is the Senator for Kakamega County and serves as the Senate Ma...

Narendra Raval is a Kenyan industrialist, founder and chairman of Devki Group, a...

Nathif Adam Jama is serving his second non-consecutive term as the Governor of G...

Hanna Wendot Cheptumo is an educator and administrator nominated as Cabinet Secr...

Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku is a lawyer and former Member of Parliament for Mbeere Nor...

Paul Russo is a Kenyan banker and corporate executive, appointed as Group CEO of...

Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot is the Senator for Kericho County and the current Senat...

Vimal Shah is a Kenyan businessman, co-founder of Bidco Africa (consumer goods m...

Rebecca Miano is a corporate executive who served briefly as Cabinet Secretary f...

Alice Muthoni Wahome is a lawyer and former Member of Parliament (Kandara Consti...

Eddie Butita is a highly respected Kenyan comedian, writer, producer, and direct...

Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CBS CEO @safaricomplc | 1st Kenyan to lead 🇰🇪’s biggest telc...

Mohamud Mohamed Ali is serving his second term as the Governor of Marsabit Count...

Phyllis Wakiaga is a Kenyan lawyer and corporate executive. She served as CEO of...

Benjamin Chesire Cheboi is the Governor of Baringo County, serving his second no...

Eric Omondi is a Kenyan comedian and media personality. He gained fame on televi...

William Kabogo Gitau is a former two-term Governor of Kiambu County (2013–2022) ...

Alex Mativo is a Kenyan technology entrepreneur and impact investor. He co-found...

Ali Ibrahim Roba is a Kenyan politician and aviation professional currently serv...

Jane Karuku is a Kenyan business executive, currently serving as Group Managing ...

Carole Kariuki is the CEO of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the apex...

Major (Rtd) Dhadho Gaddae Godhana is serving his second term as the Governor of ...

Arthur Moody Awori, born on 5 December 1927 in Butere, was a veteran Kenyan poli...

Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai is the Governor of Turkana County, elected in 2022. H...

James Mwangi (born 1962) is a Kenyan accountant, career banker, businessman, and...

Salim Mvurya is a politician who served as the Governor of Kwale County from 201...

Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa (born 1978, Kakamega County) is a Kenyan physician and...

Her Excellency Anne Mumbi Waiguru is the second Governor of Kirinyaga County and...

Larry Madowo is a Kenyan journalist and broadcaster. He is a CNN International C...

Kennedy “Ken” Njoroge is a Kenyan entrepreneur and fintech leader, co-founder an...

Kimani Ichung’wah (born 6 April 1978) is a Kenyan economist and politician who r...

Jeremy Awori is a Kenyan banker, serving as the Group CEO of Ecobank Transnation...

Lynn Ngugi is a pioneering Kenyan digital journalist and media personality who h...

Hussein Khalid is a Kenyan lawyer and the founder of Haki Africa, championing ju...

Eunice Wanjiru Njoki, known professionally as Mammito, is Africa's most-followed...

Kadong Mwangi is a Kenyan comedian known for his humorous skits on social media....

Jonathan Bii Chelilim, popularly known as 'Koti Moja', is the Governor of Uasin ...

Eddy Gicheru Oketch is the Senator for Migori County, elected in 2022. He is the...

Agnes Kavindu Muthama is the Senator for Machakos County. She was first elected ...

Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji is serving his second term as the Senator for Mombasa Co...

Ory Okolloh-Mwangi is a Kenyan lawyer and tech entrepreneur. Co-founded Ushahidi...

Dorothy Ikiara is a Kenyan educator and politician who was nominated to the Nati...

Gideon Muriuki is a Kenyan banker who serves as Group Managing Director and CEO ...

Naushad Merali (1951–2021) was a leading Kenyan industrialist and founder of Ken...

Abdulkadir Mohamed Haji is the Senator for Garissa County, having first been ele...

Boniface Mwangi is a Kenyan photojournalist and activist who first came to promi...

Dr. Irungu Kang'ata is the Governor of Murang'a County, elected in 2022. A lawye...

Fred Okengo Matiang’i (born 22 April 1968) is a Kenyan academic, administrator, ...

Hillary Kiprotich Sigei is the Senator for Bomet County, elected in 2022. He is ...

Kipchumba Murkomen is a Kenyan lawyer and politician who was a long-serving Sena...

William Ruto is a Kenyan politician who is serving as the 5th President of Kenya...

John Githongo is a Kenyan journalist‑turned anti‑corruption campaigner. Ex‑Perma...

Jimi Richard Wanjigi (born 1 September 1962) is a Kenyan businessman, political ...

Enoch Kiio Wambua is serving his second term as the Senator for Kitui County, ha...

Joseph Jama Ole Lenku is serving his second term as the Governor of Kajiado Coun...

David Oyando, popularly known as Mulamwah, is a Kenyan comedian, content creator...

James Lomenen Ekomwa is the Senator for Turkana County, elected in 2022. He prev...

Edwin Sifuna is the Senator for Nairobi County, elected in 2022, and serves as t...

3MenArmy is a Kenyan comedy trio known for their humorous TikTok and social medi...

Mohamed Said Chute is the Senator for Marsabit County, elected in 2022. He previ...

Wavinya Ndeti EGH (born 8 November 1967) is the 2nd Governor of Machakos County,...

Maina Kageni is one of Kenya's most popular and highest-paid radio personalities...

Abass Sheikh Mohamed is the Senator for Wajir County, elected in 2022. He previo...

Boy Issa Juma is serving his second term as the Senator for Kwale County, first ...

Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o is a Kenyan politician and scholar currently ser...

Reuben Kigame (born 13 March 1966) is a Kenyan gospel musician, author, and acti...

Dr. Paula Kahumbu (born 1966) is a leading Kenyan wildlife conservationist and C...

Abraham Korir Sing’oei is a Kenyan international lawyer, scholar, and human-righ...

Mutula Kilonzo Junior is the Governor of Makueni County, elected in 2022. He is ...

Stephanie Jepchirchir Ruto is the fourth-born daughter of Kenya’s President Will...

Hanifa Safia is a Kenyan journalist using her platform to expose corruption, lan...

Issa Abdalla Timamy is the Governor of Lamu County, currently serving his second...

Okiya Omtatah Okoiti is the Senator for Busia County, elected in 2022. He is a p...

Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir is the second Governor of Mombasa County, elected in...

George Kimutai Ruto is the youngest biological son of President William Samoei R...

Esther Muthoni Passaris is a Kenyan politician, social entrepreneur and philanth...

Fatuma Adan Dullo is serving her second term as the Senator for Isiolo County, h...

Beatrice Waithera Maina is a Kenyan journalist and leader in grassroots women’s ...

Kindiki is a Kenyan politician, lawyer, and academic. He became the Deputy Presi...

John-Allan Namu is one of Kenya's most celebrated investigative journalists, kno...

Stewart Mwachiru Madzayo is a third-term Senator for Kilifi County, first electe...

Mwenda Gataya known as ‘Emilio’ is the Senator for Tharaka Nithi County, elected...

Beatrice Askul is a community development and social activist, the first woman f...

Jackson Kiplagat Mandago is the Senator for Uasin Gishu County, elected in 2022....

Zarina (also known as Zarin) Merali is a Kenyan businesswoman and philanthropist...

Bhimji Depar Shah (born 1932 in Mombasa, Kenya) is a Kenyan industrialist and fo...

Robert Alai Onyango is a prominent Kenyan blogger, digital activist, and politic...

Kathuri Murungi is the Senator for Meru County and serves as the Deputy Speaker ...

John Kinyua Nderitu is serving his second term as the Senator for Laikipia Count...

Eric Muriithi Muuga is a civil engineer and development specialist who was appoi...

Julie Gichuru is a veteran Kenyan media personality, entrepreneur, and advocate ...

Tabitha Mukami Karanja (b. 29 August 1964) is the current Senator for Nakuru Cou...

James Orengo is the Governor of Siaya County, elected in 2022. He is a veteran p...

Nyamari Ongegu, professionally known as Nyashinski (born 8 April 1984 in Kisii),...

Uhuru Kenyatta (born 26 October 1961) served as Kenya’s 4th President from 2013 ...

Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo is serving his second term as the Governor of Vihi...

Muthomi Njuki is serving his second term as the Governor of Tharaka-Nithi County...

John Methu is the Senator for Nyandarua County, elected in 2022. He is one of th...

Andrew Mwadime is the Governor of Taita-Taveta County, elected in 2022 as an ind...

Wycliffe Oparanya is a seasoned politician who served as Governor of Kakamega Co...

Martha Koome is a Kenyan lawyer and judge, the first woman to serve as Chief Jus...

Baloobhai Patel is the current managing director of Transworld Safaris Limited, ...

Meshack Alloys is a Kenyan tech entrepreneur, co-founder of Sendy, a Nairobi-bas...

Manu Chandaria is a Kenyan-Indian industrialist, senior member of the Comcraft G...

Vincent Mwasia Mutua (Chipukeezy) is a Kenyan comedian, radio presenter, and MC....

Esther Kinyanjui is a Kenyan counselling psychologist and public administrator w...

Steve Lelegwe Ltumbesi is serving his second term as the Senator for Samburu Cou...

Julius Migos Ogamba is an advocate of the High Court with over 30 years of exper...

Don Okoth is a Kenyan entrepreneur, co-founder of Sendy, a tech-driven logistics...

Reuben Kigame (born 13 March 1966) is a Kenyan gospel musician, author, and acti...

David Wafula Wakoli is the Senator for Bungoma County, elected in a by-election ...

Justine Wanda is a Kenyan stand-up comedian and satirist. She is best known as t...

David Macharia is a Kenyan stand-up comedian and roast master known for his quic...

Amason Jeffah Kingi (born 1974) is a Kenyan politician and the current Speaker o...

Richard Onyonka is the Senator for Kisii County, elected in 2022. He is a long-s...

Wanjiku Kihika is the founder of Tribeless Youth, empowering young people agains...

Emmanuel Kisiangani is a Kenyan stand-up comedian, writer, and open-mic host. He...

Rev. Julius Murgor is the Senator for West Pokot County, elected in 2022. A cler...

Julius Kibet Bitok is a Kenyan diplomat, educationist, and philanthropist whose ...

Amandeep Jagde is a Kenyan comedian known for storytelling stand-up and online ...

Nick Kipkurui Ruto (born 9 September 1991) is the eldest son of President Willia...

Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga is the Governor of Homa Bay County, elected in 2022....

Joseph Githuku Kamau is the Senator for Lamu County, elected in 2022. He previou...

Joshua Oigara is a Kenyan banker serving as CEO of Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd since ...

Wisley Rotich is the Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, assuming office in 2022...

Mutahi Kagwe is a medical doctor and politician who served as Cabinet Secretary ...

Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti (born 1 August 1995 in Kiandu village, Tetu Constituen...

Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey is serving his second term as the Senator for Nandi C...

Abdi Hussein is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Tarb...

George Natembeya is the Governor of Trans Nzoia County, elected in 2022. He had ...

Mohamed Adan Khalif is the Governor of Mandera County, elected in 2022. Before b...

Sakaja is a Kenyan politician and former senator. He has been serving as Governo...

Ledama Olekina is serving his second term as the Senator for Narok County, first...

Daniel Kitonga Maanzo is the Senator for Makueni County, elected in 2022. He is ...

Dr. King’ori is a Kenyan stand-up comedian and content creator. He is known for ...

Wanjiru Gitu, known professionally as Fena Gitu or the “Fenamenal Woman”, was bo...

Charlot Magayi is the founder of Mukuru Clean Stoves, an award-winning social en...

Simon Kachapin Kitalei is serving his second non-consecutive term as the Governo...

Peter Njonjo is a Kenyan entrepreneur, co-founder and former CEO of Twiga Foods....

Kennedy Odhiambo, professionally known as Crazy Kennar, is a trailblazing digita...

Danson Buya Mungatana is the Senator for Tana River County, elected in 2022. He ...

Musalia Mudavadi is a veteran Kenyan politician who serves as the Prime Cabinet ...

William Chesang Cheptumo is the Senator for Baringo County, elected in 2022. A l...

Marylize Biubwa is a Kenyan non‑binary lesbian activist, founder of Bi Kind Init...

Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, born on 24 December 1953 in Tseikuru, Kitui County, is ...

Dr. Adams Oloo is the Senator for Nyamira County, elected in 2022. He is a polit...

Ruth Nyambura is a rising Kenyan stand-up comedian who performs at major comedy ...

Anita Soina (born 24 December 1999) is a Kenyan climate activist and politician ...

David Rudisha is a retired Kenyan 800-meter specialist. He set the 800m world re...

Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and filmmaker. She won the Academy Aw...

Nadia Cherono Ruto is the adopted daughter of President William Ruto and First L...

John Kiragu Chege is a Kenyan politician and engineer currently serving as the M...

Victor Wanyama is a Kenyan professional footballer (midfielder) who has captaine...

Wawira Njiru (born 27 January 1991) is a Kenyan nutritionist, social entrepreneu...

Born on 23 October 1975 in the historic Kibokoni neighbourhood of Mombasa, Hassa...

Raimond Molenje is a Kenyan banker who became CEO of the Kenya Bankers Associati...

Kawira Mwangaza is the Governor of Meru County, elected in 2022 as an independen...

Charlene Chelagat Ruto (born 11 January 1993 in Nairobi) is the third‑born daugh...

Catherine Nyambura Ndereba (born 21 July 1972) is a celebrated Kenyan marathon r...

Ty Ngachira is a Kenyan comedian known for sketch comedy and stand-up. He hosted...

Miguna Miguna is a Kenyan-Canadian lawyer and political activist. Former adviser...

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon (born 10 January 1994 in Nakuru County) is a Kenyan m...

Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner, considered the greatest maratho...

Professor Bitange Ndemo is a Kenyan academic and former government official, kno...

Jeff Koinange is a Kenyan journalist and television presenter. He hosts "Jeff Ko...

Doug Mutai is a Kenyan stand-up comedian and founding member of the Standup Coll...

Jomo Kenyatta (born 20 October 1893 in Gatundu, Kiambu) led Kenya to independenc...

Brian Ouko Omollo, better known by his stage name Khaligraph Jones, was born on ...

Mwai Kibaki – Third President of Kenya (1931–2022) Mwai Kibaki, born on 15 Nov...

Binyavanga Wainaina (1971–2019) was a Kenyan writer, founding editor of *Kwani?*...