Eight Kenyans have been nominated for the inaugural Unstoppable Africa Awards, a Pan-African awards platform that aims to recognize individuals and institutions whose work has delivered tangible impact across Africa. The nominees include comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi and industrialist and humanitarian Dr. Manu Chandaria, both nominated in the Unstoppable Community Builder of the Year category.
The Kenyan contingent also includes Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, nominated in the governance category, and Cabinet Secretaries Beatrice Askul Moe and Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, who are the Kenyan nominees in the ministerial category. Additionally, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa is nominated in the legislative category. Other Kenyans nominated include comedians Crazy Kennar and Jaymo De Cin, alongside Andrew Kibe, who are nominated in the Content Creator of the Year category.
Musician Bien is the Kenyan nominee for Artist of the Year, while Mark Ogendi, CEO of Kenya Utalii College, is nominated for CEO of the Year. Dr. Anita Nyanjong is nominated for Woman of the Year, and actress Lupita Nyong’o and marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge feature in the Brand Ambassador of the Year category. These nominations give Kenya representation across various sectors, including politics, public administration, business, entertainment, sports, and social impact.
The Unstoppable Africa Awards will bring together business leaders, government officials, creatives, and diplomats for a celebration of African leadership, achievement, and impact. The awards event is scheduled to take place in Nairobi on October 31. The nominees will compete against contenders from countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and Egypt.
Public voting for the awards is currently underway and is scheduled to close on October 5. The final selection will combine public votes with an assessment by an Awards Academy comprising professionals from across Africa. The broader Unstoppable Africa initiative, convened by the Global Africa Business Initiative, has focused on business, investment, digital transformation, creative industries, and sport as key drivers of Africa’s economic development.
The Unstoppable Africa Awards aims to recognise individuals and institutions whose work has delivered tangible impact across Africa. The awards encompass various fields, including governance, business, innovation, media, arts, sports, and community development. The nominations position Kenya within a diverse continental group of business leaders, government officials, creatives, diplomats, and social-impact figures.
The event is anticipated to promote African-led innovation, enterprise, and social impact. The Unstoppable Africa initiative has also focused on establishing platforms that highlight African-led innovation, enterprise, and social impact.
Key points
- Eight Kenyans have been nominated for the inaugural Unstoppable Africa Awards.
- The awards event is scheduled to take place in Nairobi on October 31.
- Public voting for the awards is currently underway and is scheduled to close on October 5.
