2018 Most Influential Young Kenyans Nominees

16 January of 2019 by L L

Social enterprise Avance Media and Jagarai Designs, in partnership with other various organizations have come together yet again to shed a light on young influential Kenyans in different sectors.

The Most Influential Young Kenyans is an annual awards initiative that ranks scheme for young Kenyan Achievers between 15-40 years.

The categories that the personalities are chosen from are business, entertainment, lifestyle, law and governance, science and development, personal development and academia, leadership and civil society, social entreprise & philanthropy and sports.

Part of the criteria for a nominee is to have been actively involved in the category they fall under for more than 2 years doing outstanding work.

Voting is currently ongoing.

Here is a list of some of the nominees.

Business

• Danson Muchemi – Jambo Pay
• Darshan Chandaria- CHANDARIA Industries
• Leroy Mwasaru- Greenpact
• Martin Kiarie- BEAN Interactive
• Paul Kihiko- Wing it Nairobi
• Rajiv Mehta- Tangerine Investments
• Rose Wanjiku Muturi- TALA
• Ruth Mwanzia- Koola Waters
• Shirlene Nafula- Crystal River Products
• Trushar Kheita- Tria Group of Companies

Entertainment

• Brenda Wairimu- Actress
• Fena Gitu- Musician
• George Kimani- Comedian
• Khaligraph Jones- Musician
• King Kaka- Musician
• Njugush- Comedian
• Nyashinski- Musician
• Octopizzo -Musician
• Raymond Karago- Actor
• Seth Gor -Comedian

Lifestyle

• Adam Maina- Social Media Influencer
• Brian Mbunde- Brand Influencer
• Enos Olik- Video Director
• Lucia Musau – Blogger
• Sharon Mundia- Blogger
• Mike Muthiga- Fat Boy Animations
• Natalie Tewa- Vlogger
• Silvia Njoki
• Victor Matara- Blogger
• Xtian Dela- Blogger

Media

• Amina Rabar
• Anne Kiguta
• Betty Kyalo
• Davidson Ngibuini
• DJ Mo
• Joey Muthengi
• Larry Madowo
• Mwalimu Rachel
• Timothy Otieno

To see the other nominees and more information check out http://ke.avancemedia.org/