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Top Influential Women in Kenya

April 25, 2022 6:12 am

Ekai Kaoo

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MARTHA KARUA

She represents many women by taking a leading role in the field of politics. The woman is very confident and truly believes in herself and her ambitions. Karua has grown at a very fast rate in the political field and it is of no doubt that the growing trend gave her the courage to become a presidential aspirant in the 2013elections.

WANGARI MATHAI

The late Wangari was popularly known for being concerned with matters relates to the environment. She went ahead to plant a lot of trees something that propelled her to win the Nobel Prize. In Kenya, she becomes not only the first woman to win the prize but also the first Kenyan. By taking good care of the environment, her role will always be remembered by many Kenyans.

NJOKI NDUNG’U

She has grown and based her career in matters relating to law. Being a top and recognized judge, Njoki is very respectable in the law field something that saw her be selected among the judges that would hear the electoral petition formerly forwarded to court by Raila Odinga. Her approach towards issues regarding life has been very essential for the past few years.

MARGRET KENYATTA

Currently the first lady, Margret is very hard working and has joined hands with other hardworking women in high efforts to try advocate for the rights of women in society. Margret is the first ever in Africa amongst the many first ladies’s to take part in the London marathon and eventually finishing it successfully.

CAROLINE MUTOKO

Represents the many number of women in the field of journalism. She is popularly known for her confidence and does not entertain jokes on the part of many guys that try to disturb her peace. Caroline Mutoko has grown in the field and no one can argue that she has moved a lot of Kenyans by influencing how they think and approach certain matters regarding life.

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Ekai Kaoo

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Emerging from the athletic heartland of Rift Valley, Eka Kaoo was destined to have a relationship with sports. However, instead of lacing up running shoes, Eka picked up a pen, weaving narratives around the athletes who brought pride to Kenya.

Growing up, Eka was deeply inspired by the marathoners and middle-distance runners from his region, often finding himself amidst training camps and local races, absorbing stories of dedication, sweat, and sheer willpower.

Eka pursued his passion academically at a renowned university in Kenya, specializing in Sports Journalism. This formal education, combined with his intrinsic understanding of the Kenyan sporting ethos, allowed him to produce articles that resonated deeply with readers. His pieces, rich with local anecdotes and broad insights, began to get attention both within the university and in the national press.

Upon graduation, Eka became a sought-after name in sports journalism. His writings, spanning across various sports but with a soft corner for track and field, offered a fresh perspective, blending personal athlete stories with technical analyses.

Eka Kaoo's articles soon began appearing in international sports magazines and journals, elevating him to the status of an ambassador for Kenyan sports on the global stage. He covered major events like the Olympics and the World Championships, consistently providing readers with unique, Kenya-centric viewpoints.

Beyond his journalistic endeavors, Eka has been instrumental in organizing grassroots sports events in Kenya, aiming to unearth hidden talents and provide them with a platform to shine.

Today, as one of the leading voices in sports journalism in Africa, Eka Kaoo continues to champion the stories of athletes, always reminding the world of the heart, soul, and spirit of Kenyan sports.