Africa
16 Kenyans named On Forbes Africa Top 30 Under 30 List
For the first time, the annual watch-list has 120 young African change makers, instead of the usual 90 from the previous year.
16 young Kenyans under the age of 30 and making big waves in their respective industries have been listed on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for 2019.
The annual list which is in its 5th year looks for resilient self-starters, innovators, entrepreneurs and disruptors who have the acumen to stay the course in their chosen field, come what may.
This year, the 30 Under 30 list was announced at the annual Forbes Africa Under 30 Meet-Up at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg on Thursday night.
These brilliant minds are listed under four categories - business, technology, creatives and sport. As such, there are four different covers for each category.
For the first time, the annual watch-list has 120 young African change makers, instead of the usual 90 from the previous year.
Commenting on the change, Renuka Methil, the Managing Editor of Forbes Africa said, “It was the moment we had all been waiting for, unveiling the 120 innovators who are changing the old rules of the game and forging forward. The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list has over the last five years come to be a highly-respected and sought-after collection of tomorrow’s leaders today”.
Below is the list of 16 Kenyans who made it in the different categories;
BUSINESS
- Sadaam Suleiman, 28, Co-Founder & Managing Director of DragonflyLimited
- David Kyalo, 29, Founder & CEO Koncepts & Events Ltd
- Shirlene Nafula, 27, Founder & CEO of Crystal River Products
- Kimani Adam, 29, Co-Founder & CEO of Nature Expeditions Destination Management
SPORTS
- Margaret Nyaireira Wambui, 23, Track & Field Athlete
- Sabrina Simader, 21, Alpine Skier
- Emmanuel Korir, 24, Track & Field Athlete
- Beatrice Chepkoech, 24, Track & Field Athlete
- Faith Kipyegon, 25, Track & Field Athlete
CREATIVES
- Kevin Njue, 27, Producer, Director, Writer & CEO of Rocque Pictures
- Karun, 24, Musician
- Yaa Bonsu, 28, Fashion Stylist & Creative
TECHNOLOGY
- Diana Esther Wangari,, 27, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Sagitarix
- Eric Muli, 27, Founder & CEO of Odyssey Capital
- Jacob Rugano, 29, Co-Founder & Director of AfricarTrack International
- Dorcas Owinoh, 28, Co-Founder & Director of LakeHub
