A few weeks ago, I published a post about the 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians of 2018 as compiled by Avance Media, an African media and PR agency based in Ghana.
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Today, I’ve got a post in much the same vein except, this time, it is about influential young Kenyans. Without further ado, the winners are….
Group CEO & shareholder of Chandaria Industries, Darshan Chandaria has been voted the 2018 Most Influential Young Kenyan in the 2nd edition of the annual ranking poll led by international PR & rating firm, Avance Media & Jagari Designs.
Darshan Chandaria who was nominated in the business category for his exploits in the world of business in Kenya & East Africa got this prestigious endorsement after beating competition from 99 other deserving influential young Kenyans across various sectors.
A multiple award-winning entrepreneur, Darshan Chandaria leads the largest privately owned business group in East & Central Africa which deals in tissue, paper, hygiene products, real estate, and venture capital.
He is an alumnus of Cardiff University and Harvard Business School.
The ranking which was launched in 2016 was first won by Comedian & TV Personality Dan Churchill Ndambuki voted the Most Influential Young Kenyan of 2016.
Following closely in the latest ranking are comedian Njugush; footballer Victor Wanyama; CEO of Tala, Rose Wanjiku Muturi; and youth advocate Raphael Obonyo who were voted among the top 5 most influential young Kenyans.
East Africa Managing Director of Tala, Rose Wanjiku Muturi, who ranked 4th is 2018’s most influential young female Kenyan.
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Sharing insights about this year’s polls, Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media says the ranking was instituted to highlight the works of young Kenyans who are contributing in diverse ways towards the advancement of development in Kenya and across Africa.
CEO of Jagari Designs, Janerose Gatobu, states that in honour of the victims of the recent Riverside attack, the list decided to honor them with the 100th position to reflect the sacrifices they made for the country.
Avance Media also runs the same initiative in Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, DR Congo, Ghana & Cameroon in partnership with various organizations and is expected to release a global ranking in 2019.
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Below are the winners of the 10 categories covered by this ranking:
- Business – Darshan Chandaria, Chandaria Industries
- Entertainment – Njugush, Comedian
- Law & Governance – Scheaffer Okore, Ukweli Party
- Leadership & Civil Society – Raphael Obonyo, Youth Advocate
- Lifestyle – Natalie Wanjiru Tewa, Vlogger
- Media – Larry Madowo, BBC Africa
- Personal Development & Academia – Ruth Ambogo, Young Kenyan Women Leaders
- Science & Technology – Thogori Karago, LinkedIn ProFinder
- Social Enterprise & Philanthropy – Ruth Jepchumba Kilimo, Marakwet Girls Foundation
- Sports – Victor Wanyama, Footballer
See the full list of Avance Media’s 2018 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans below.
- Darshan Chandaria – Chandaria Industries
- Njugush – Comedian
- Victor Wanyama – Footballer
- Rose Wanjiku Muturi – Tala
- Raphael Obonyo – Youth Advocate
- Larry Madowo – BBC Africa
- Ruth Ambogo – Young Kenyan Women Leaders
- Natalie Wanjiru Tewa – Vlogger
- David Rudisha – Athlete
- Betty Kyallo – K24 TV
- Scheaffer Okore – Ukweli Party
- Steve Mbogo – Politician
- Sharon Mundia – Blogger
- Ruth Jepchumba Kilimo – Marakwet Girls Foundation
- Thogori Karago – LinkedIn ProFinder
- Seth Gor – Comedian
- Wawira Njiru – Food4Education
- Elizabeth Ntonjira – IBM
- Nyashinski – Musician
- Amina Rabar – Capital FM
- Enos Olik – Video Director
- Nice Nailantei Leng’ete – Amref Health Africa
- Victoria Nkatha Mutai – Motivational Speaker
- David Kyalo – Koncepts & Events Ltd
- Trushar Khetia – Tria Group of Companies
- Naomi Kasi Mue – General Legal Counsel (Adrian Group)
- George Kimani – Comedian
- Amy Wanday – African Sports Network
- Xtian Dela – Blogger
- Hilda Moraa – Pezesha
- McDonald Mariga – Footballer
- Elizabeth Mang’eni – Ministry of Trade
- Linet Masai – Athlete
- Peris Bosire – Farmdrive
- Rita Kimani – Farmdrive
- King Kaka – Musician
- Nerima Wako-Ojiwa – Siasia Place
- Ng’ania Mellissa – Lawyer
- Natalie Robi – Werema – Msichana Empowerment Kuria
- Patricia Kihoro – OAP
- Timothy Otieno – KTN
- Mike Muthiga – Fat Boy Animations
- Sam Gikandi – Africa’s Talking
- Beatrice Ndungu – Motivational Speaker
- Stephen Sang – Governor
- Audrey Mbugua – Activist
- Wilkins Fadhili – Brand Lab Afrika and Man Behind Brands
- Shirlene Nafula – Crystal River Products
- Sandra Ochola – Tukuka
- Danson Muchemi – JamboPay
- Winnie Asiti – Activist
- Charles Kanyi – MP
- Yvonne Mburu – Nexakili
- Mumbi Ndungu – Ibua Africa
- DJ Mo – OAP
- Aaron Cheruiyot – Senator
- Bonnie Kim – Motivational Speaker
- Makena Onjerika – Writer
- Brian Mbunde – Brand Influencer
- Douglas Mwangi – Oasis Mathare
- Olivia Muiru – B Lab
- Ruth Mwanzia – Koola Waters
- Linda Kamau – AkiraChix
- Joey Muthengi – OAP
- Khaligraph Jones – Musician
- Natalie Sonia Mukundane – African Youth Commission
- John Paul Mwirigi – MP
- Fena Gitu – Musician
- Meshack Omega Omido – Public Servant
- Lucia Musau – Blogger
- Adam Maina – Social Media Influencer
- Huston Malande – Skyline Design
- Abraham Mbuthia – Uza Point
- Mercy Chebeni – Senator
- Mwalimu Rachel – OAP
- Leanne Peris N Kimani – Diner En Blanc Nairobi
- Leroy Mwasaru – Greenpact
- Victor Matara – Blogger
- Antony Nkuubi – Governance Pillar Organization
- Anne Kiguta – OAP
- Leonida Mutuku – Intelipro
- Martin Kiarie – BEAN Interactive
- Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor – Athlete
- Brenda Wairimu – Actress
- Silvia Njoki – Fashion & Travel Blogger
- Jeff Israel Nthiwa – Destiny Life Coaching
- Ekai Nabenyo – Center for Community Development
- Elijah Motonei Manangoi – Athlete
- Margaret Wambui – Athlete
- Grace Sundukwa – County Assembly Member
- Paul Kihiko – Wing It Nairobi
- Dysmus Kisilu – Solar Freeze
- June Syowia – Beiless Group
- Octopizzo – Musician
- Silas Kiplagat – Athlete
- Davidson Ngibuini – OAP
- Raymond Karago – Actor
- Bedan Karoki Muchiri – Athlete
- Rajiv Mehta – Tangerine Investments
- Victims of Riverside Attack
The 2018 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans ranking was conducted by Avance Media & Jagari Designs in partnership with Blue Blazer International, VIPI State, COSDEF Group, 1000 African Voices, CliqAfrica, WatsUp TV, & MyNaijaNaira.com
So tell me, dear reader, what do you think about this list? Please let me know in a comment below.
Until the next time,
Biche
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