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4th Uongozi Career Awards 2026 — Winners

WINNERS
Aron Bett — President/Chairperson of the Year (Embu University) Meru University — Office of Career Services of the Year (Meru University) King David School — CBE Excellence Award (King David School) KCB Foundation — Partner Recognition (KCB Foundation) Afya Care Foundation — Foundation of the Year (Afya Care Foundation) Vivian Mukami — Female Student of the Year (University of Nairobi) Keith Kipchumba — President/Chairperson of the Year (Chuka University) Julian Ndombi — Director of Career Services of the Year (USIU-Africa) Daystar University — Partner Recognition (Daystar University) Scolar Odhiambo — Career Mentor of the Year (Enact Youth Skills) Hoscon Education — Study Abroad Partner of the Year (Hoscon Education) Moringa School — Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship Skills Partner of the Year (Moringa School) Dr. Gladys Osoro — Director of Career Services of the Year (Kisii University) NYOTA – National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement — Government Initiative of the Year (Government of Kenya / World Bank) Sammy K. Chemoiwa — Principal of the Year (Rift Valley National Polytechnic) Dr. Manu Chandaria — Education Philanthropist of the Year (Chandaria Foundation) Dr. Gladys Osoro — Dean of the Year (University of Nairobi) Good Joseph — Career Impact Creator of the Year Dr. Marilyn Ronoh — Office of Career Services of the Year (Embu University) Dr. Lagon Machoka — Lecturer of the Year (Chuka University) Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru — Vice Chancellor of the Year (Embu University) Ms. Margaret Waithaka — Career Influencer of the Year (College of Career Guidance & Development) Phyllis Muthoni Maina — Secretary/Director of the Year (Kenya Water Institute) Karani Nkabu — Secretary/Director of the Year (Chuka University) Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru — Young Lecturer of the Year (Embu University) Purity Thuo — Career Ambassador of the Year (Laikipia University) ICEA Lion — Partner Recognition (ICEA Lion) Bryton Kilinte — Career Ambassador of the Year (Embu University) Ahmed Rashid Burow — President/Chairperson of the Year (University of Nairobi) Corporate Staffing Services — HR Firm of the Year (Corporate Staffing Services) Prof. Henry Mutembei — Vice Chancellor of the Year (Chuka University) Affecto Foundation — Foundation of the Year (Affecto Foundation) East Africa Agency Limited — HR Firm of the Year (East Africa Agency Limited) University of Nairobi — Alumni Association of the Year (University of Nairobi) Annrisper Kendi — Female Student Leader of the Year (Chuka University) Lillian Ngala — Industry Icon of the Year (Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)) H.E. Ainembabazi Shillah — President/Chairperson of the Year (Uganda National Student Association) Arnold Chepkonga — Male Student Leader of the Year (Mama Ngina University College) Jay Walemba — Career Influencer of the Year (JayCVs) Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) — Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year (IHRM) Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru — Alumni of the Year (Embu University) Nita Kihiro — Director of Career Services of the Year (Daystar University) State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy — Partner Recognition (Government of Kenya) Emmanuel Imani — Male Student Leader of the Year (Chuka University) Dr. James Mwangi — Education Philanthropist of the Year (Equity Group Holdings) Ronny Mutethia — Career Ambassador of the Year (Chuka University) Bryton Kilinte — Mental Health Champion of the Year (Embu University) Omanga O. Felix — Male Student Leader of the Year (Multimedia University) Chuka University – Office of Career Services — Office of Career Services of the Year (Chuka University) Maisha HR — HR Firm of the Year (Maisha HR) AIMS Education — Study Abroad Partner of the Year (AIMS Education) Brighter Monday — HR Firm of the Year (Brighter Monday) Sosten Kipkemboi — Director of Career Services of the Year (Moi University) David Dida — Male Student Leader of the Year (Africa International University) Faith Beatrice — President/Chairperson of the Year (Daystar University) Embu University Alumni Association — Alumni Association of the Year (Embu University) Winniefred Kisakye — Universities Representative to National Council for Higher Education (Uganda National Students Association) Daystar University — Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year (Daystar University) University of Nairobi — Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year (University of Nairobi) Kenya Education Fund — Foundation of the Year (Kenya Education Fund) Dr. Jane Gitau — Principal of the Year (Nyandarua National Polytechnic) Patience Mumbi — Mental Health Champion of the Year (Chuka University) Prof. Mughuna — Director of Career Services of the Year (Chuka University) Rift Valley National Polytechnic — TVET Institution of the Year (Rift Valley National Polytechnic) Ministry of Youths — Partner Recognition (Government of Kenya) Man Power Services Group — HR Firm of the Year (Man Power Services Group) Chuka University — Alumni Association of the Year (Chuka University) CITAM Schools — CBE Excellence Award (CITAM Schools) Afubwa Musumi — Director of Career Services of the Year (Mount Kenya University (MKU)) KCB Foundation — Foundation of the Year (KCB Foundation) ICDAK — Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year (ICDAK) Aron Bett — President/Chairperson of the Year (Embu University) Meru University — Office of Career Services of the Year (Meru University) King David School — CBE Excellence Award (King David School) KCB Foundation — Partner Recognition (KCB Foundation) Afya Care Foundation — Foundation of the Year (Afya Care Foundation) Vivian Mukami — Female Student of the Year (University of Nairobi) Keith Kipchumba — President/Chairperson of the Year (Chuka University) Julian Ndombi — Director of Career Services of the Year (USIU-Africa) Daystar University — Partner Recognition (Daystar University) Scolar Odhiambo — Career Mentor of the Year (Enact Youth Skills) Hoscon Education — Study Abroad Partner of the Year (Hoscon Education) Moringa School — Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship Skills Partner of the Year (Moringa School) Dr. Gladys Osoro — Director of Career Services of the Year (Kisii University) NYOTA – National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement — Government Initiative of the Year (Government of Kenya / World Bank) Sammy K. Chemoiwa — Principal of the Year (Rift Valley National Polytechnic) Dr. Manu Chandaria — Education Philanthropist of the Year (Chandaria Foundation) Dr. Gladys Osoro — Dean of the Year (University of Nairobi) Good Joseph — Career Impact Creator of the Year Dr. Marilyn Ronoh — Office of Career Services of the Year (Embu University) Dr. Lagon Machoka — Lecturer of the Year (Chuka University) Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru — Vice Chancellor of the Year (Embu University) Ms. Margaret Waithaka — Career Influencer of the Year (College of Career Guidance & Development) Phyllis Muthoni Maina — Secretary/Director of the Year (Kenya Water Institute) Karani Nkabu — Secretary/Director of the Year (Chuka University) Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru — Young Lecturer of the Year (Embu University) Purity Thuo — Career Ambassador of the Year (Laikipia University) ICEA Lion — Partner Recognition (ICEA Lion) Bryton Kilinte — Career Ambassador of the Year (Embu University) Ahmed Rashid Burow — President/Chairperson of the Year (University of Nairobi) Corporate Staffing Services — HR Firm of the Year (Corporate Staffing Services) Prof. Henry Mutembei — Vice Chancellor of the Year (Chuka University) Affecto Foundation — Foundation of the Year (Affecto Foundation) East Africa Agency Limited — HR Firm of the Year (East Africa Agency Limited) University of Nairobi — Alumni Association of the Year (University of Nairobi) Annrisper Kendi — Female Student Leader of the Year (Chuka University) Lillian Ngala — Industry Icon of the Year (Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)) H.E. Ainembabazi Shillah — President/Chairperson of the Year (Uganda National Student Association) Arnold Chepkonga — Male Student Leader of the Year (Mama Ngina University College) Jay Walemba — Career Influencer of the Year (JayCVs) Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) — Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year (IHRM) Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru — Alumni of the Year (Embu University) Nita Kihiro — Director of Career Services of the Year (Daystar University) State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy — Partner Recognition (Government of Kenya) Emmanuel Imani — Male Student Leader of the Year (Chuka University) Dr. James Mwangi — Education Philanthropist of the Year (Equity Group Holdings) Ronny Mutethia — Career Ambassador of the Year (Chuka University) Bryton Kilinte — Mental Health Champion of the Year (Embu University) Omanga O. Felix — Male Student Leader of the Year (Multimedia University) Chuka University – Office of Career Services — Office of Career Services of the Year (Chuka University) Maisha HR — HR Firm of the Year (Maisha HR) AIMS Education — Study Abroad Partner of the Year (AIMS Education) Brighter Monday — HR Firm of the Year (Brighter Monday) Sosten Kipkemboi — Director of Career Services of the Year (Moi University) David Dida — Male Student Leader of the Year (Africa International University) Faith Beatrice — President/Chairperson of the Year (Daystar University) Embu University Alumni Association — Alumni Association of the Year (Embu University) Winniefred Kisakye — Universities Representative to National Council for Higher Education (Uganda National Students Association) Daystar University — Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year (Daystar University) University of Nairobi — Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year (University of Nairobi) Kenya Education Fund — Foundation of the Year (Kenya Education Fund) Dr. Jane Gitau — Principal of the Year (Nyandarua National Polytechnic) Patience Mumbi — Mental Health Champion of the Year (Chuka University) Prof. Mughuna — Director of Career Services of the Year (Chuka University) Rift Valley National Polytechnic — TVET Institution of the Year (Rift Valley National Polytechnic) Ministry of Youths — Partner Recognition (Government of Kenya) Man Power Services Group — HR Firm of the Year (Man Power Services Group) Chuka University — Alumni Association of the Year (Chuka University) CITAM Schools — CBE Excellence Award (CITAM Schools) Afubwa Musumi — Director of Career Services of the Year (Mount Kenya University (MKU)) KCB Foundation — Foundation of the Year (KCB Foundation) ICDAK — Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year (ICDAK)

Uongozi Trophy
4th Edition

Uongozi
Career Awards
2026

Celebrating Excellence in Education, Career Development & Employability

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Student Excellence Awards

6 Awards
Omanga O. Felix
Most Outstanding Performer
Omanga O. Felix
Male Student Leader of the Year
Multimedia University
Arnold Chepkonga
Most Outstanding Performer
Arnold Chepkonga
Male Student Leader of the Year
Mama Ngina University College
Annrisper Kendi
Most Outstanding Performer
Annrisper Kendi
Female Student Leader of the Year
Chuka University

Institutional Excellence Awards

26 Awards
MS
Most Outstanding Performer
Moringa School
Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship Skills Partner of the Year
Moringa School
NA
Most Outstanding Performer
NYOTA – National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement
Government Initiative of the Year
Government of Kenya / World Bank
KS
Most Outstanding Performer
King David School
CBE Excellence Award
King David School
CS
Most Outstanding Performer
CITAM Schools
CBE Excellence Award
CITAM Schools
RP
Most Outstanding Performer
Rift Valley National Polytechnic
TVET Institution of the Year
Rift Valley National Polytechnic
UN
Most Outstanding Performer
University of Nairobi
Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year
University of Nairobi
DU
Most Outstanding Performer
Daystar University
Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year
Daystar University
CS
Most Outstanding Performer
Chuka University – Office of Career Services
Office of Career Services of the Year
Chuka University
MU
Most Outstanding Performer
Meru University
Office of Career Services of the Year
Meru University
IC
Most Outstanding Performer
ICDAK
Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year
ICDAK
I(
Most Outstanding Performer
Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year
IHRM
CS
Most Outstanding Performer
Corporate Staffing Services
HR Firm of the Year
Corporate Staffing Services
BM
Most Outstanding Performer
Brighter Monday
HR Firm of the Year
Brighter Monday
MH
Most Outstanding Performer
Maisha HR
HR Firm of the Year
Maisha HR
MG
Most Outstanding Performer
Man Power Services Group
HR Firm of the Year
Man Power Services Group
EL
Most Outstanding Performer
East Africa Agency Limited
HR Firm of the Year
East Africa Agency Limited
AF
Most Outstanding Performer
Affecto Foundation
Foundation of the Year
Affecto Foundation
KF
Most Outstanding Performer
Kenya Education Fund
Foundation of the Year
Kenya Education Fund
AF
Most Outstanding Performer
Afya Care Foundation
Foundation of the Year
Afya Care Foundation
KF
Most Outstanding Performer
KCB Foundation
Foundation of the Year
KCB Foundation
HE
Most Outstanding Performer
Hoscon Education
Study Abroad Partner of the Year
Hoscon Education
AE
Most Outstanding Performer
AIMS Education
Study Abroad Partner of the Year
AIMS Education
CU
Most Outstanding Performer
Chuka University
Alumni Association of the Year
Chuka University
UN
Most Outstanding Performer
University of Nairobi
Alumni Association of the Year
University of Nairobi
EA
Most Outstanding Performer
Embu University Alumni Association
Alumni Association of the Year
Embu University

Individual Excellence Awards

34 Awards
BK
Most Outstanding Performer
Bryton Kilinte
Career Ambassador of the Year
Embu University
MW
Most Outstanding Performer
Ms. Margaret Waithaka
Career Influencer of the Year
College of Career Guidance & Development
Scolar Odhiambo
Most Outstanding Performer
Scolar Odhiambo
Career Mentor of the Year
Enact Youth Skills
GJ
Most Outstanding Performer
Good Joseph
Career Impact Creator of the Year
Patience Mumbi
Most Outstanding Performer
Patience Mumbi
Mental Health Champion of the Year
Chuka University
BK
Most Outstanding Performer
Bryton Kilinte
Mental Health Champion of the Year
Embu University
Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru
Most Outstanding Performer
Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru
Young Lecturer of the Year
Embu University
LM
Most Outstanding Performer
Dr. Lagon Machoka
Lecturer of the Year
Chuka University
JG
Most Outstanding Performer
Dr. Jane Gitau
Principal of the Year
Nyandarua National Polytechnic
SC
Most Outstanding Performer
Sammy K. Chemoiwa
Principal of the Year
Rift Valley National Polytechnic
GO
Most Outstanding Performer
Dr. Gladys Osoro
Dean of the Year
University of Nairobi
PR
Most Outstanding Performer
Prof. Mughuna
Director of Career Services of the Year
Chuka University
Nita Kihiro
Most Outstanding Performer
Nita Kihiro
Director of Career Services of the Year
Daystar University
Julian Ndombi
Most Outstanding Performer
Julian Ndombi
Director of Career Services of the Year
USIU-Africa
Afubwa Musumi
Most Outstanding Performer
Afubwa Musumi
Director of Career Services of the Year
Mount Kenya University (MKU)
SK
Most Outstanding Performer
Sosten Kipkemboi
Director of Career Services of the Year
Moi University
GO
Most Outstanding Performer
Dr. Gladys Osoro
Director of Career Services of the Year
Kisii University
Karani Nkabu
Most Outstanding Performer
Karani Nkabu
Secretary/Director of the Year
Chuka University
Phyllis Muthoni Maina
Most Outstanding Performer
Phyllis Muthoni Maina
Secretary/Director of the Year
Kenya Water Institute
Winniefred Kisakye
Most Outstanding Performer
Winniefred Kisakye
Universities Representative to National Council for Higher Education
Uganda National Students Association
Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru
Most Outstanding Performer
Ms. Caroline Kathure Kamaru
Alumni of the Year
Embu University
Lillian Ngala
Most Outstanding Performer
Lillian Ngala
Industry Icon of the Year
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)
MC
Most Outstanding Performer
Dr. Manu Chandaria
Education Philanthropist of the Year
Chandaria Foundation
JM
Most Outstanding Performer
Dr. James Mwangi
Education Philanthropist of the Year
Equity Group Holdings
H.E. Ainembabazi Shillah
Most Outstanding Performer
H.E. Ainembabazi Shillah
President/Chairperson of the Year
Uganda National Student Association
AB
Most Outstanding Performer
Aron Bett
President/Chairperson of the Year
Embu University
Ahmed Rashid Burow
Most Outstanding Performer
Ahmed Rashid Burow
President/Chairperson of the Year
University of Nairobi
FB
Most Outstanding Performer
Faith Beatrice
President/Chairperson of the Year
Daystar University
KK
Most Outstanding Performer
Keith Kipchumba
President/Chairperson of the Year
Chuka University
HM
Most Outstanding Performer
Prof. Henry Mutembei
Vice Chancellor of the Year
Chuka University
DN
Most Outstanding Performer
Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru
Vice Chancellor of the Year
Embu University

Partner Recognition Awards

5 Awards
IL
Most Outstanding Performer
ICEA Lion
Partner Recognition
ICEA Lion
DU
Most Outstanding Performer
Daystar University
Partner Recognition
Daystar University
KF
Most Outstanding Performer
KCB Foundation
Partner Recognition
KCB Foundation
MY
Most Outstanding Performer
Ministry of Youths
Partner Recognition
Government of Kenya
SE
Most Outstanding Performer
State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy
Partner Recognition
Government of Kenya
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4th Uongozi Career Awards — Convened by Corporate Career Academy (CCA)
11–12 November 2026 · KICC, Nairobi

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