11 Kenyans Named Among Top 100 Most Influential Young Africans [LIST]

Eleven Kenyans were on Tuesday, February 14, listed among the 100 Most Influential Africans who have demonstrated exemplary service to society. 

In a report that was released by public relations firm Avance Media, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, climate activist Anita Soina, CNN journalist Larry Madowo, tennis star Angella Okutoyi, and athlete Ferdinand  Omanyala were some of the notable persons on the list. 

The list also featured leadership coach Caren Wakoli, CNN Hero of the Year Nelly Cheboi, environmentalist Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti, Charlot Magayi, Mohammed Adow, and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka.

“We are proud to announce the 7th edition of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of young people across the continent,” Avance Media Founder and Managing Director Prince Akpah explained. 

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during a meeting with cohort of the Multichoice Talent Factory on Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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The examination of 100 Most Influential Young Africans was done by Avance Media in collaboration with African Youth Awards. 

The organisers picked personalities from twenty-five countries, including Tanzania that featured seven young people. 

Nigeria had the highest number of featured young Africans (31), followed by Kenya (11), Ghana (10) and South Africa (5). 

“This publication is a testament to the remarkable resilience and potential of Africa’s young people and a celebration of their determination to make a positive impact in their communities,”  Avance Media Founder and Managing Director Prince Akpah noted. 

Among the prominent people who were featured include Nigerian acts Tems, Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, Kizz Daniel and Ghana’s YouTuber Wode Maya.

The list of honour also featured Tanzanian Bongo stars Zuchu and Mbosso who are both known across the East African Community. 

“We hope this list will inspire more young people to take on leadership roles and to continue to make a positive impact in their communities. 

It also serves as a platform for recognition, networking, and collaboration, allowing these young people to drive change and make a lasting impact on the continent,” Prince Akpah. 

Ferdinand Omurwa Omanyala in celebratory moment after winning Kenya’s First Medal in Commonwealth Games when he clocked 10.02 seconds

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