50 Most Influential Women In Kenya 2025

The 50 Most Influential Women in Kenya 2025 Gala Awards Dinner is an elegant and inspiring evening dedicated to honoring the remarkable women shaping Kenya’s present and future. From innovators and entrepreneurs to leaders in public service, media, health, education, and beyond, this prestigious event celebrates women whose influence drives progress, uplifts communities, and redefines leadership across the nation.

Set against the backdrop of a high-level gala dinner, the night will feature keynote addresses, powerful storytelling, and the formal recognition. It is not only a moment of celebration but a space for connection—bringing together dignitaries, industry leaders, influencers, and changemakers under one roof.

Join us for a night of elegance, excellence, and empowerment as we shine a light on Kenya’s most impactful women in 2025.

Here is the full list of the 50 Most Influential Women In kenya 2025;

1. GWEN KINISU – CEO, PRUDENTIAL LIFE ASSSURANCE
2. NYANDIA GACHAGO – CO-FOUNDER MINTYLIME AGENCY
3. WANJA MAINA – DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVIST
4. WANDIA GICHURU – CEO, VIVO FASHION GROUP
5. SONIA KABRA – CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECOR, BUUPASS
6. SAMANA DEWJI – FOUNDER AND MARKETING DIRECTOR, CHOP IT EXPRESS
7. RAABIA HAWA – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ULINZI AFRICA FOUNDATION
8. PROF. LAILA ABUBAKAR – VICE CHANCELLOR, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA
9. PINKY GHELANI –  FOUNDER, WHAT WOMEN WANT AFRICA
10. PERIS JEPCHIRCHIR – OLYMPIC MARATHON CHAMPION
11. NYAMBURA GICHOHI –CEO & CO-FOUNDER IKIGAI
12. NJERI JOMO – CEO, JUBILEE HEALTH
13. MURUGI MUNYI – MEDIA PERSONALITY
14. MOONIKA JURGENFELDT – CEO, FX PESA
15. MONICA KIRAGU –NEWS DIRECTOR CITIZEN TV
16. MARY WACUKA –DIRECTOR, STRATEDY AND OPERATIONS OPTIVEN
17. MARY MAALU – NATIONAL TREASURER, STIMA SACCO
18. MARY. W KIMONYE – VICE CHAIRPERSON, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
19. MARTHA KARUA – PARTY LEADER, PEOPLE’S LIBERATION PARTY
20. MARIAM MPAATA  – FOUNDER AFRIKA SPORTS FOUNDATION
21. MAOR GENERAL FATUMA AHMED –  COMMANDER, KENYA AIR FORCE
22. DR. JOYCE OMINA -CEO,INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS
23. JANET MBUGUA – MEDIA PERSONALITY, NATION MEDIA
24. JAMILA MOHAMED – MEDIA PERSONALITY, CITIZEN TV
25. IRENE KIMACIA – HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS, IHRM
26. IKRAN OMAR – DIGITAL CREATOR
27. HANNAH GITHUKI – PERSONAL BRANDING COACH/AUTHOR
28. H.E. GLADYS WANGA – GORVERNOR, HOMABAY
29. FLORENCE NYOLE – PRESIDENT ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY OF KENYA
30. ESTHER WAITITU –CFSO, SAFARICOM PLC
31. ENG. MAUREEN MWANIKI – DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & CHAIRLADY – HUAWEI
32. DR. SALMA NAJI – MEDICAL DOCTOR/HUMANITARIAN
33. DR. PAULA MWENDE – MD, EASTON PHARMACY. DIGITAL HEALTH CONTENT CREATOR.
34. DR. LYUDYMILA SCCHUKINA – CEO/ FOUNDER NAIROBI BARIATRIC.
35. DR. LORRAINE MULUKA – OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST CO-FOUNDER/CEO: MALAICA.
36. DR. ELIZABETH OKEMWA – GENERAL SURGEON/ CAREER EDUCATOR.
37. DR. ASHA MOHAMMED – IFRC’S PERMANENT PRESENTIVE TO THE AU & INTERNATIONAL ORG.
38. DR. ANNE R. GITAU – CEO, SALARIES AND RENUMARATION COMMISSION.
39. DAMARIS NDUNGWA – DIRECTOR OD & LEARNING BLUE CONCEPTS AFRICA.
40. CHRISTINE NJOKI – FOUNDER & CEO, IKOJN.
41. CATHERINE MUSAKALI – FOUNDER & CHAIRLADY, WOMEN ON BOARDS NETWORK.
42. YASMIN MOHAMED – FOUNDER & CEO, CAKE HEARTS INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE
43. ANGELA WAWERU – FOUNDER, HEELS4PADS FOUNDATION
44. AMINA ABDALLAH – FOUNDER MWEN, MENTAL WELLBEING ADVOCATE
45. ALICE WATHIKA – LAKE TURKANA WIND POWER
46. CAROLE KINOTI – FOUNDER, CAROLE KINOTI BRANDS
47. DR. ANNE PHOEBE NJAGI – CHAIRLADY, WOMEN IN BUSINESS KNCCI
48. LINDA KWAMBOKA – CO – FOUNDER, MFARM LIMITED
49. LILLIAN NGALA – HR, DIRECTOR DIAMOND TRUST BANK
50. ASHA MWERU MBOWA – MD, AMI ENTERPRISE