Activists

Who is Who: Princess Zahra Aga Khan, EGH

Princess Zahra Aga Khan is making headlines after receiving the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH) from President William Ruto. One of Kenya’s highest civilian honours, the accolade recognises her decades-long influence on the country’s health, education, and socioeconomic landscape through initiatives led by the Aga Khan Development Network. For more than […]...

13 Feb 2026

Financial Reporting Centre Director General, Naphtaly Kipchirchir Rono

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of Naphtaly Kipchirchir Rono as the Director General of the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Kenya’s primary agency mandated to combat money l...

6 Feb 2026

Environmental Conservationist Truphena Mūthoni

Truphena Mūthoni is a Kenyan climate and environmental activist recognised for her distinctive advocacy style. She draws attention to climate change, deforestation, and people’s relationship wi...

3 Oct 2025

Software Developer Rose Njeri

Rose Njeri, a software developer, has been recognised on the TIME100 Next 2025 list. She is the sixth Kenyan to appear on this prestigious list, following in the footsteps of Senator Crystal Asige, cl...

6 Dec 2024

Who is Who: Okiya Omtatah

Okiya Omtatah has become a ubiquitous public figure. He has been making headlines for his public interest litigation, handling over 1,000 cases against individuals and institutions. His work propelled...

15 Nov 2024

Hanifa Adan

Hanifa Adan, popularly known as “Hanifa Farsafi” or “Honey Farsafi”, rose to prominence as an activist in the protests calling for the rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024. She holds a degree i...

25 Oct 2024

Who is Who: Mercy Jebet Tarus

Twenty five year old Mercy Jebet Tarus is an outspoken activist who graduated from Kabarak University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. She gained prominence for her fearless remark...

4 Oct 2024

Morara Kebaso

Morara Kebaso gained prominence through his national tour inspecting uncompleted projects launched by President William Ruto, using the hashtag “Vampire Diaries”. Known for his critical stance on ...

27 Sep 2024

Kasmuel McOure

Profile: Kasmuel McOure Kasmuel McOure is a 33-year-old activist who rose to prominence for his outspokenness this year during the Gen Z protests against the Finance Bill, 2024. Kasmuel claims ...