The Most Influential Young Kenyans initiative is an annual award and ranking scheme for young Kenyan achievers between 15-40 years. The initiative is intended to disclose the true and genuine potentials of young people who are earnest to turn around the fortunes of Kenya’s economy and whose works are at par with their impacts.
It is also expected to serve as a source of encouragement to these young individuals whose commitment towards stimulating growth is undoubted. The nominee must be; a Kenyan, 15 or below 40 years, in 2 years of active service in a category, outstanding with public evidence of impact, and motivating to be able to inspire other young people with his/her work.
Here are the top 100 most influential young people in Kenya.
| Rank | Name |
| 1. | Njugush (Comedian) |
| 2. | Samidoh (Musician) |
| 3. | Betty Kyallo (OAP, K24) |
| 4. | Peter Tabichi (Teacher) |
| 5. | Boniface Mwangi (Founder, Ukweli Party) |
| 6. | Adelle Onyango (Founder, The Adelle Onyango Initiative) |
| 7. | Michael Olunga (Footballer, Kashiwa Reysol) |
| 8. | Anerlisa Muigai (CEO, Nero) |
| 9. | Victor Wanyama (Footballer, Tottenham Hotspur) |
| 10. | King Kaka (Musician) |
| 11. | Sakaja Johnson (Senator, Nairobi) |
| 12. | Anne Wawira Njiru (Founder, Food4Education) |
| 13. | Victoria Rubadiri (OAP, Citizen TV) |
| 14. | Ndindi Nyoro (Member of Parliament, Kiharu Constituency) |
| 15. | Michelle Ntalami (CEO, Marini Naturals) |
| 16. | Darshan Chandaria (Dr.) (Group CEO, Chandaria Industries) |
| 17. | Stellah Wairimu Bosire-Otieno (Dr) (CEO, Kenya Medical Association) |
| 18. | Brigid Kosgei (Athlete) |
| 19. | Nafula Kisiangani (CEO, Ubuntu Development Solution) |
| 20. | Lucy Wanjiku Njenga (Team Leader, Positive Young Women Voices) |
| 21. | Diana Esther Wangari (Dr) (CEO, Checkups Medical Centre) |
| 22. | John Allan Namu (Journalist) |
| 23. | Linet Kwamboka (CEO, DataScience Limited) |
| 24. | Lily Tanui (Founder, Tree Growers Association of Kenya) |
| 25. | Selina Nkoile (Founder, Nashipai Maasai Project) |
| 26. | Angela Muoki (Dr) (Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon ) |
| 27. | Elizabeth Njambi (Senior Marketing Manager, Uber) |
| 28. | Duke Mainga Echate (Executive Committee Member, Kisii y) |
| 29. | Eric Omondi (Comedian) |
| 30. | Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti (CEO, Green Generation Initiative) |
| 31. | Mary Muthoni (President, Women in Business Community Network) |
| 32. | Elizabeth Ntonjira (Head of Global Corporate Communications, AMREF) |
| 33. | Towett Ngetich (CEO, Uthabiti) |
| 34. | Kamene Goro (OAP, Kiss FM) |
| 35. | Naisula Lesuuda (Member of Parliament, Samburu West constituency) |
| 36. | Nice Nailantei Leng’ete (Human Rights Activist, AMREF) |
| 37. | Alphonce Juma (CEO, Oracom Kenya Web Solutions) |
| 38. | Jane Waithera Wairimu (Executive Director, Positive Exposure) |
| 39. | Angela Koech (Group CFO, GT Bank East Africa) |
| 40. | Linda Kamau (Director, Akirachix) |
| 41. | Pascal Tokodi (Actor) |
| 42. | Ali Mandhry (Chef) |
| 43. | Mercy Masika (Musician) |
| 44. | Purity Ngina (Dr.) (Lecturer, Strathmore University) |
| 45. | Margaret Nyairera Wambui (Athlete) |
| 46. | Beatrice Chepkoech (Athlete) |
| 47. | Esmael Omar (President , Global Youth Coalition to End FGM) |
| 48. | Mashirima Kapombe (OAP, Citizen TV) |
| 49. | Natalie Robi Tingo (Founder, Msichana Empowerment Kuria) |
| 50. | DJ Mo (DJ) |
| 51. | Faith Kipyegon (Athlete) |
| 52. | Chebet Lesan (CEO, BrightGreen Renewable Energy) |
| 53. | Raabia Hawa (CEO, Walk With Rangers) |
| 54. | Tonny Watuka (Consultant, Ernst & Young) |
| 55. | Dennis Itumbi (Secretary of Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication, Office of the President) |
| 56. | DJ Joe Mfalme (DJ) |
| 57. | Amina Rabar (OAP, Capital FM) |
| 58. | Linda Chepkwony (Founder, Abraham Lincoln Youth Initiative) |
| 59. | Chipukeezy (Comedian) |
| 60. | Catherine Waruguru (Hon) (Women’s Rep, National Assembly) |
| 61. | Ashura Michael (Speaker, East African Youth Parliament) |
| 62. | Beatrice Ndungu (Motivational Speaker) |
| 63. | Dorcas Owinoh (Director, LakeHub Foundation) |
| 64. | William Ambaka Ndayara (Rugby Player) |
| 65. | Naomi Ng’ang’a (Actress) |
| 66. | Shirlene Nafula (Managing Director, Crystal River Products) |
| 67. | Emily Muteti (Swimmer) |
| 68. | Chris Mureithi (Motivational Speaker) |
| 69. | Kimani Adam (CEO, Nature Expeditions) |
| 70. | DJ Lisney (DJ) |
| 71. | Nguka Ojwang (Executive Director, Brook of Hope Foundation) |
| 72. | Olivia Muiru (Executive Director, B Lab) |
| 73. | Leroy Mwasaru (CEO, Greenpact) |
| 74. | David Kyalo (CEO, Koncepts & Events Ltd) |
| 75. | Eric Muli (CEO, Odyssey Capital) |
| 76. | Sam Vidambu (Founder, Global Mentorship Programme) |
| 77. | Emmastella Gakuo (Co-Founder, Savanna Circuit Tech) |
| 78. | Bernard Chiira (Chair, ASSEK) |
| 79. | Akisa Wandera (OAP, KTN) |
| 80. | Daniel Maithya (Social Media Influencer) |
| 81. | Catherine Mahugu (CEO, Chiswara) |
| 82. | Harun Momanyi (Journalist) |
| 83. | Gerald Matolo (CEO, Angaza Africa Technologies) |
| 84. | Jessica Mwenje Mayavi (Partner, MMC Africa Law) |
| 85. | Unelker Maoga (Founder, Konservation) |
| 86. | Stephen Sang (H.E.) (Governor, Nandi) |
| 87. | Zameer Verjee (CEO, Studio A-Z) |
| 88. | Victor Mochere (Blogger) |
| 89. | Sabrina Simader (Skii champion) |
| 90. | Gideon Keter (Hon) (Youth Rep, National Assembly) |
| 91. | Yukabeth Kidenda (CEO, Teach for Kenya) |
| 92. | Xtian Dela (Journalist) |
| 93. | Bahati (Musician) |
| 94. | Sophia Wanuna (OAP, KTN) |
| 95. | Brenda Wairimu (Actress) |
| 96. | Size 8 (Musician) |
| 97. | Emmanuel Korir (Athlete) |
| 98. | Adam Maina (Social Media Influencer) |
| 99. | Willy Paul (Musician) |
| 100. | Karun (Musician) |
