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Students

Male Student Leader of the Year

Pick one

Abel Michael Simwaba

University of Dar es Salaam, School of Law

Tanzania

Arnold Chepkonga

Kenyatta University – Mama Ngina University College

Congress Speaker

Brandon Waithaka

Technical University of Kenya

Secretary General

David Dida

Africa International University

Secretary General

Felix Ochieng

University of Eldoret

Secretary General

Felix Omanga

Multimedia University

Secretary General

Imanuel Imani

Chuka University

Secretary General

Juma David

Moi University (MU)

President

Mohamed Ali

Maasai Mara University

Secretary General

Rutto Kevin

Dedan Kimathi University

Secretary General

Samuel Thuku

Kenyatta University

President

Simon Mungudit

Makerere University, College of Natural Sciences

Uganda

Sydney Wakhungu

Kisii University

President

Rt. Hon. Tendo Henry Martin

Seeta University

President

Tony Ochieng

University of Nairobi

Secretary General

Students

Female Student Leader of the Year

Pick one

Angela Shamah

Maasai Mara University

Student leader · Kenya

Annrisper Kendi

Chuka University

Student Leader · Kenya

Beatrice Anjiri

Maseno University

Vice President · Kenya

Egidia Ahishakiye

University of Kigali

Student Guild President · Rwanda

Everline Kariuki

Laikipia University

Vice President · Kenya

Faith Nashipai

Pwani University

Vice President · Kenya

Grace Achieng

University of Eldoret

President · Kenya

Jane Kamau

Egerton University

Vice President · Kenya

Hon. Kisakye Winniefred

Metropolitan International University

Student leader · Uganda

Mautine Nderitu

Moi University

Vice President · Kenya

Nshimyimana Divine

Kigali Independent University (ULK)

University student · Rwanda

Obade Valentine

MMUST

President · Kenya

Okello Daisy

JOOUST

President · Kenya

Ruth Kemunto Siiko

Bomet University

Vice President · Kenya

Vivian Mukami

University of Nairobi

Vice President · Kenya

Students

President/Chairperson of the Year

Pick one

Ahmed Rashid Burrow Hajji

University of Nairobi

President · Kenya

Alazka Kieth Kipchumba

Chuka University

President · Kenya

Anyoka Dauglas

Scott Christian University

President · Kenya

Aron Bett

University of Embu

President · Kenya

Brian Kweyu

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

President · Kenya

David Juma

Moi University

President · Kenya

Eugene Otieno

Strathmore University

President · Kenya

Faith Beatrice

Daystar University

President · Kenya

Gerald Mukaria

Karatina University

President · Kenya

H.E. Shillah Ainembabazi

Uganda National Students Association (UNSA)

President · Uganda

James Churchill Ssentamu

Makerere University

President · Uganda

Ndiwa Colline

Bomet University

President · Kenya

Odongo Mourice

Maseno University

President · Kenya

Peter Obiero

Technical University of Mombasa

President · Kenya

Teddy Alai

Meru University

President · Kenya

Tonny Okinyi

Mount Kenya University (MKU)

President · Kenya

Tuyizere Olivier

Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR)

President · Rwanda

Students

Secretary/Director Academics of the Year

Pick one

Asenath Kemboi

Meru University

Director Academics · Kenya

Dr. Charline Uwilingiyimana

INES-Ruhengeri

Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics and Research

Derrick Nyambane

Egerton University

Director Academics · Kenya

Elizabeth Magio

Machakos University

Director Academics · Kenya

Felix Okoth

Rongo University (RU)

Director Academics · Kenya

John Sam

Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Director Academics · Kenya

Joyce Kemunto

Kisii University

Director Academics · Kenya

Karani Nkabu

Chuka University

Director Academics · Kenya

Lavender Achieng

Maseno University

Director Academics · Kenya

Mutua Titus

Tharaka University

Director Academics · Kenya

Prof. Ogechi Adeola

University of Kigali

Deputy Vice-Chancellor · Rwanda

Phyllis Muthoni Maina

Kenya Water Institute

Samuel Mburu

JOOUST

Director Academics · Kenya

Stephen Maina

Karatina University

Director Academics · Kenya

Zacharia Kamau

Maasai Mara University

Director Academics · Kenya

Students

Career Ambassador of the Year (Grand Prize)

Pick one

Aturinda Bill

Ndejje University

Student Branch Chair

Bryton Kilinte

University of Embu

Career Peer Advisor and Mental Health Champion

Nancy Ngakieni

University of Nairobi

Student change-maker

Purity Thuo

Laikipia University

Career Ambassador

Rachael Mwagale

Junior Achievement Uganda

Executive Director · Uganda

Ronny Mutethia

Chuka University

Career Ambassador · Kenya

Students

Mental Health Champion of the Year

Pick one

Amanya Ronald

Uganda Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Founder · Uganda

Bryton Kilinte

University of Embu

Mental Health Champion and Career Peer Advisor · Kenya

Dennis Ochola

Egerton University

Director Welfare · Kenya

Dr. Dorcas Githaiga

Kabarak University

Head of student affairs · Kenya

Hildegarde Mukasakindi

Partners In Health Rwanda (Inshuti Mu Buzima)

Founder · Rwanda

Nakakaawa Shalom Olga

Mount Olives College Kakir

Student mental-health champion · Uganda

Dr. Onwar Abathur Nyibong

South Sudan Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health · South Sudan

Sweetbet Anselimus

Psychosocial Welfare Organization (PWO)

Founder and Executive Director · Tanzania

Patience Mumbe

Chuka University

CEO and Founder, MindsetElevation Circle Foundation · Kenya

Students

Student Innovator/Entrepreneur of the Year

Pick one

Billy Garvin Ssemyalo

Biocycle Energy

Founder and student entrepreneur · Uganda

Chrisantus Onduso

Daystar University

Kenya

Henry Mutumba

Viridi Growth Limited

CEO and co-founder · Uganda

Janet Kamun Kwekwe

Kenya

Kelvin Gitau

Zetech University

Kenya

Prisila Emmanuel Kessy

Tanzania

Ochom Joel Felix

Makerere University

Uganda

Ronald Shiloli

Parksby

Founder · Kenya

Teresia Nyandoro

Eco²-She

Founder · Kenya

Academia & Skills Institutions

Alumni Association of the Year

Pick one

Daystar University Alumni Association (DUAA)

Kenya

Hope Africa University Alumni Community

Burundi

KCA University Alumni Association (KCAU-AA)

Kenya

Kenyatta University Alumni Association (KUAA)

Kenya

Kepler-Generation Rwanda Alumni Association

Kepler University

Rwanda

Makerere University Alumni Association

Uganda

Mogadishu University Alumni Administration

Somalia

Mount Kenya University Alumni Association (MKUAA)

Kenya

Mzumbe University Alumni Association (MUA

Tanzania

Réseau des anciens de l’Université du Burundi (RAUB)

University of Burundi

Burundi

Strathmore University Alumni Relations (SUAA)

Kenya

Uganda Christian University Alumni Association

Uganda

United States International University Alumni Association

USIU -Africa

Kenya

Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB) Alumni Community

DR Congo

Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN) Alumni Network

DR Congo

University of Dar es Salaam Alumni Association (UDBS-AA)

Tanzania

University of Juba Alumni Community

South Sudan

University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA)

Kenya

University of Rwanda (UR) Alumni Association

Rwanda

University of Somalia (UNISO) Alumni Association

Somalia

Upper Nile University Alumni Community

South Sudan

Academia & Skills Institutions

Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution of the Year

Pick one

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

Kenya

Daystar University

Kenya

Egerton University

Kenya

International University of East Africa

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Kenya

KCA University

Kenya

Kenyatta University (KU)

Kenya

Kepler College

Burundi

Makerere University

Uganda

Maseno University

Kenya

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Uganda

Open University of Kenya

Kenya

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Tanzania

Strathmore University

Kenya

Technical University of Kenya (TUK)

Kenya

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa)

Kenya

University of Burundi

Burundi

University of Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

University of Hargeisa

Somalia

University of Juba

South Sudan

University of Kigali

Rwanda

University of Kinshasa

DR Congo

University of Lubumbashi

DR Congo

University of Nairobi (UoN)

Kenya

University of Rwanda

Rwanda

Upper Nile University

South Sudan

Academia & Skills Institutions

Office Of Career Services of the Year

Pick one

Chuka University – Office of Career Services

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology – Office of Career Services

Egerton University – Office of Career Services

Directorate of International Linkages and Career Services

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology – Career Services

Directorate of Student Support Services / career services

Karatina University – Office of Career Services

KCA University – Career Services

Kenyatta University – Career Services

Kibabii University – Office of Career Services

Kisii University – Career Services

Machakos University – Office of Career Services

Meru University of Science and Technology – Office of Career Services

Mount Kenya University – Career Services

South Eastern Kenya University – Office of Career Services

Strathmore University – Career Development Centre

Career Development Centre

University of Burundi

University of Embu – Office of Career Services

University of Nairobi – Office of Career Services

University of Rwanda

USIU-Africa – Placement and Career Services (PACS)

Placement and Career Services (PACS)

Zetech University – Office of Career Services

Academia & Skills Institutions

Open, Distance and E-learning (ODEL) Institution

Pick one

Busitema University ODeL

Kampala International University College of Education, Open and Distance Learning

Uganda

Kampala International University in Tanzania

Kyambogo University ODeL Centre

Uganda

Lira University ODeL

Machakos University Centre for ODeL

Makerere University Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning

MMUST ODeL Centre

Mount Kenya University ODeL Directorate

Kenya

Open University of Kenya

Open University of Tanzania

Tanzania

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton ODeL

University of Embu ODeL

Academia & Skills Institutions

Professional Certification/Membership Body of the Year

Pick one

Career Development Association of Kenya (CDAK)

Kenya

Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA)

Kenya

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

Kenya

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda

Uganda

Institute of Human Resource Management

Kenya

Institute of Internal Auditors Uganda

Uganda

ISACA Kenya Chapter

Kenya

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Kenya

Law Society of Kenya

Kenya

Ordre des Professionnels Comptables (OPC)

Burundi

Ordre National des Professionnels en Gestion des Ressources Humaines

DR Congo

Rwanda Human Resources Management Organization

Rwanda

Tanganyika Law Society

Tanzania

Tanzania Human Resource Management Association

Tanzania

Tanzania Institute of Accountancy

Tanzania

Academia & Skills Institutions

TVET Institution of the Year

Pick one

Baringo National Polytechnic

Kenya

Bungoma National Polytechnic

Kenya

Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology

Tanzania

Eldoret National Polytechnic

Kenya

Institut National de Préparation Professionnelle (INPP)

DR Congo

Kabete National Polytechnic

Kenya

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Kenya

Kericho National Polytechnic

Kenya

Kiambu National Polytechnic

Kenya

Kisii National Polytechnic

Kenya

Kisumu National Polytechnic

Kenya

Meru National Polytechnic

Kenya

Nairobi National Polytechnic

Kenya

Nyeri National Polytechnic

Kenya

Rift Valley National Polytechnic

Kenya

Rwanda Polytechnic — Kigali College

Rwanda

Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Kenya

Somali Technical Training Institute (SOTTI)

Somalia

Taita Taveta National Polytechnic

Kenya

Uganda Technical College Bushenyi

Uganda

Uganda Technical College Elgon

Uganda

Academia & Skills Institutions

Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship Skills Partner of the Year

Pick one

African Youth Employment Initiatives (AYEI) Burundi

Burundi

BetterLife International

South Sudan

CIYOTA

DR Congo

eMobilis

Kenya

Equity Bank Foundation / Equity Bank Group

Kenya

Helvetas YES

Helvetas YES — Youth Employment through Skills Enhancement

Kenya

KCB Foundation / KCB Group

Kenya

Kenya Private Sector Alliance

Kenya

Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation — Young Africa Works Kenya

Kenya

Ministry of Education, Kenya

Kenya

Ministry of ICT, Kenya

Kenya

Moringa School

Kenya

National Economic Empowerment Council

National Economic Empowerment Council — Kijana Jiajiri

Tanzania

NMB Foundation / Save the Children SEED programme

Tanzania

UNDP Tanzania Young Talent Development Programme

Tanzania

UNDP Uganda / Stanbic Youth4Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Facility

Uganda

Youth Livelihood Programme

Uganda

Academia & Skills Institutions

Government Initiative of the Year

Pick one

Ajira Digital Programme

Ajira Digital Programme — Government of Kenya

Kenya

Burundi youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives

Burundi youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives — Burundi

Burundi

COYWA – Creation of Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa

COYWA – Creation of Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa — EAC / EASTECO / AUDA-NEPAD

East Africa

EAC Artificial Intelligence Challenge (AI4EAC)

EAC Artificial Intelligence Challenge (AI4EAC) — East African Community / Partner States

East Africa

EAC Labour Mobility and Skills Portability initiatives

EAC Labour Mobility and Skills Portability initiatives — East African Community

East Africa

EAC Youth Policy 2026 implementation initiatives

EAC Youth Policy 2026 implementation initiatives — East African Community

East Africa

EASTRIP – Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project

EASTRIP – Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project — Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia

Kenya

Kenya Youth Employment and Skills Programme (K-YES)

Kenya Youth Employment and Skills Programme (K-YES) — Kenya

Kenya

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Apprenticeship & Skills Development initiatives

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Apprenticeship & Skills Development initiatives — Kenya

Kenya

National Online Work Readiness Skills Training and Mentorship Programme

National Online Work Readiness Skills Training and Mentorship Programme — Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

Kenya

NextGen.Ke Youth Employment Programme

NextGen.Ke Youth Employment Programme — Government of Kenya / UNDP / KEPSA

Kenya

NYOTA – National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement

NYOTA – National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement — Government of Kenya / World Bank

Kenya

Rwanda Skills Development Fund (RSDF)

Rwanda Skills Development Fund (RSDF) — Rwanda

Rwanda

Rwanda TVET Employment Promotion initiatives

Rwanda TVET Employment Promotion initiatives — Rwanda

Rwanda

South Sudan Skills Development and Employment initiatives

South Sudan Skills Development and Employment initiatives — South Sudan

South Sudan

Tanzania Education and Skills for Productive Jobs Programme

Tanzania Education and Skills for Productive Jobs Programme — Tanzania

Tanzania

Tanzania National Skills Development initiatives through VETA

Tanzania National Skills Development initiatives through VETA — Tanzania

Tanzania

Uganda Skills Development Programme (USDP)

Uganda Skills Development Programme (USDP) — Uganda

Uganda

Uganda Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP)

Uganda Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) — Uganda

Uganda

Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP)

Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP) — Government of Kenya / World Bank

Kenya

Academia & Skills Institutions

Study Abroad Partner of the Year

Pick one

Aims Education Kenya

Craydel Study Abroad

Educare International

Global Talent Pathways

Hoscon Education

IDP Education Kenya

Imperial Education Consultants (IEC Study Abroad)

Mauna International Education

Multi World International

Openmaps Education Agency Nairobi

Options Education Agency - Nairobi

Phoenix Overseas Education Consultants

SI-UK Nairobi

Study Abroad Champions

Study Options Africa

The International Scholars Program

UNIABROAD

Uniconnect Study Abroad Services

Unieye Education (Study Abroad)

Uniserv Education Study Abroad

Academia & Skills Institutions

CBE Excellence Award

Pick one

Acacia Ridge Schools, Nakuru

ACK St James Academy & Junior School, Kiambu

Asumbi Girls

Benedicta Junior School

Brainston School

Buruburu Girls

Butere Girls High School

CITAM Group of Schools

Elimu House Schools

Fairmonts International School, Kisii

Friends School Kamusinga

Golden Elites School

Highlands Comprehensive School

Juja Preparatory School

Kakamega Hill School

King David School

Kitengela International Schools

Laiser Hill Academy, Ongata Rongai

Light Academy Secondary School, Nairobi

Lions International School Embu

Makini Junior School Kisumu

Nairobi Primary

Pangani Girls

Rockfield Group of Schools

Rockfields Group of Schools, Kajiado

Roots Academy Junior Secondary, Nakuru

Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls High School

Sunrise Children's Home

Testimony School, Eldoret

Woodcreek School, Kiambu

Other Individual Awards

Dean of the Year

Pick one

Aceng Emma

Lira University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Achon Sophie

Busitema University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Adam Cholong

University of Juba

Dean of Students · South Sudan

Adepo Francis

Metropolitan International University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Amandru Stella

MUNI University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Bamutura Flora

Kampala International University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mr. Bernard Ochan

Cavendish University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Busobozi David

Uganda Martyrs University

Dean of Students · Uganda

c/o Kasasa Christopher

Michelangelo College of Creative Arts

Dean of Students · Uganda

Ellen Kinuge Katusabe

Team University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Emmanuel Owuor

Mount Kenya University (MKU)

Dean of Students · Kenya

George Mugisha Barenzi

ISBAT University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Gladys Nyaboke Osoro

Kisii University

Dean of Students · Kenya

James Lugala Kagari

Livingstone International University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Japhet Mburugu Muthamia

Egerton University

Dean of Students · Kenya

Mr. Johnson Ireri Kinyua

University of Nairobi

Dean of Students · Kenya

Joseline T. Atuhwera

Africa Renewal University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mrs. Julienne Murekeyisoni

Catholic University of Rwanda

Dean of Students · Rwanda

Kabumbuli Winnie

Makerere University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Kasi Gerald

Kumi University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Kateega Juliet

Makerere Univerity Business School

Dean of Students · Uganda

Katoogo Gonzaga

Entebbe Institute of Vocational Studies

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mr. Keneth John Mwampashe

Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)

Dean of Students · Tanzania

Kimuli Christopher

Nkumba University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Kisebe Yusuf

Equator University of Science and Technology (EQUSaT)

Dean of Students · Uganda

Kizito James

YMCA Comprehensive Institute

Dean of Students · Uganda

Kyagaba Emmanuel

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Lucinda G. Mugaa

Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK)

Dean of Students · Kenya

Mugalu Augustine

Kampala University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mugume Bridget Mugasira

Kyambogo University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Rev. Muhangi Francis

Bishop Stuart University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Muhumuza Kato Wilfred

Ndejje University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mujuni Edmund

Fisheries Training Institute

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mukwana Siragi

Islamic University in Uganda

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mutumba George

Uganda Petroleum Institute, Kigumba

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mwegombi Job

Busoga University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Mwesigwa John

Ibanda University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Nabaasa Medard

Cavendish University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Nassiwa Winfred

Victoria University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Okot Zaitun

Soroti University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Opiyo Francis

Gulu University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Pule John Motshabi

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Dean of Students · Tanzania

Ms. Ramla Ramadhan

The State University of Zanzibar

Dean of Students · Tanzania

Rita Namutebi

Clarke International University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Rugwiza Specioza Nyanzi

Bugema University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Sebuliba Edward

University of Kisubi

Dean of Students · Uganda

Simon Mabira

St. Lawrence University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Siras Orijabo Oyo

NTC Muni

Dean of Students · Uganda

Ssali Kizito Roselyn

Mountains of the Moon

Dean of Students · Uganda

Ssendagala Esther

Kayiwa International Universty

Dean of Students · Uganda

Ssenkungu Paddy / Nsubuga

Mutesa 1 Royal University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Tukamushaba Amos

Kabale Unversity

Dean of Students · Uganda

Tumwebaze Pamela

Uganda Christian University, Mukono

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Victor Boiyo

USIU-Africa

Dean of Students · Kenya

Ms. Virginie Mukasonga

University of Kigali

Dean of Students · Rwanda

Wanyakala Peter

Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC)

Dean of Students · Uganda

Dr. Winifred Mutoki

Daystar University

Dean of Students · Kenya

Dr. Winifred Namuwonge Kabumbuli

Makerere University

Dean of Students · Uganda

Zawadi Sarah

All Saints University, Lango

Dean of Students · Uganda

Other Individual Awards

Director of Career Services of the Year

Pick one

Afubwa Musumi

Mount Kenya University

Director Career Services

Mr. Andrew Wanyama

University of Nairobi

Director of Career and Employability

Dr. Caroline Mwangi

Murang'a University

Director Career Services

Dr. Charity Njagi

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Director of Career Services

Daniel Mwangi Njoroge

Dedan Kimathi University

Director Career Services

Dr. Esther Kiplagat

Kenyatta University

Director of Career Services

Ms. Jane Mwangi

Strathmore University

Head, Career Development Centre

Julian Ndombi

USIU-Africa

Director Career Services

Dr. Lydia Muthili

Tangaza University

Director Career Services

Marion Papa

KCA University

Director Career Services

Prof. Mughuna

Chuka University

Director Career Services

Nita Kihiro

Daystar University

Director Career Services

Ruth Walya Munene

Machakos University

Director Career Services

Mr. Samuel Otieno

Makerere University

Director of Student Affairs/Career Guidance

Sosten Kipkemboi

Moi University

Director Career Services

Wafula Robert

Kibabii University

Director Career Services

Other Individual Awards

Lecturer of the Year

Pick one

Dr. Amina Halima

Strathmore University

Lecturer, Department of Media and Communications

Dr. Emmanuel Osoro

University of Eldoret

Assistant Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering

Dr. Faith Nalubega

Makerere University

Senior Lecturer, School of Built Environment

Dr. John Kamau

Kenyatta University

Lecturer, Faculty of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Dr. Justine Namaganda

Dr. Logan Machoka

Chuka University

Lecturer · Kenya

Dr. Mary Tamara

University of Nairobi

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science

Michael Kimwele

Makerere University

Dr. Rev. Mutinda Musyimi

Daystar University

Other Individual Awards

Principal of the Year

Pick one

Dr. Abdullahi Omar

North Eastern National Polytechnic

Principal · Kenya

Dr. Charles Koech, OGW

The Eldoret National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Dr. David M. Mwangi, OGW

Nyeri National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Eng. Emile Abayisenga

Rwanda Polytechnic – Musanze College

Principal · Rwanda

Mr. Evans Bosire

Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Principal · Kenya

Geoffrey Andama

Kisii National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Dr. Glory K. Mutungi, PhD

Nairobi National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Godefroy Stanislas Tshimanga Wa Muntuabo

Institut National de Préparation Professionnelle

Principal Head · DR Congo

Dr. Godfrey Murunga, Phd

Bungoma National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Institut Burundais de Formation Professionnelle – Principal

Principal · Burundi

Dr. Jane Gitau

Nyandarua National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Michael Maina

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Prof. Musa N. Chacha

Arusha Technical College

Rector · Tanzania

Dr. Mutembei Kigige, Ph.D, OGW

Meru National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Prof. Okumu Odhiambo

Kisumu National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Dr. Oluge Christopher Ocom

Uganda Technical College Elgon

Principal · Uganda

Dr. Patrick Muchemi

Kabete National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Prof. Preksedis M. Ndomba

Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology

Rector · Tanzania

Eng. Rita Clemence Mutabazi

Rwanda Polytechnic — Tumba College

Principal · Rwanda

Mr. Sam Byagweri

Uganda Technical College Bushenyi

Principal · Uganda

Mr. Sammy Chemoiwa

Rift Valley National Polytechnic

Principal · Kenya

Teresia M. Musiva

Tseikuru National Polytechnic

Principal · Kenya

Dr. Tom Mulati

Kitale National Polytechnic

Chief Principal · Kenya

Other Individual Awards

Vice-Chancellor of the Year

Pick one

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

Makerere University

Vice Chancellor · Uganda

Dr. Christopher Mutembei

The East African University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi

Mount Kenya University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Isaiah I.C. Wakindiki

KCA University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Joyce Jepkirui Agalo

Machakos University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Kayihura Muganga Didas

University of Rwanda

Vice Chancellor · Rwanda

Prof. Laban P. Ayiro

Daystar University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi

USIU-Africa

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Dr. Nathan Oyori Ogechi

Kisii University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Peter K. Muriungi

Tharaka University

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi

JKUAT

Vice Chancellor · Kenya

Prof. William A. L. Anangisye

University of Dar es Salaam

Vice Chancellor · Tanzania

Other Individual Awards

Industry Icon of the Year

Pick one

Lilian Ngala

Dr Manu Chandaria

Public & Private Sector

Career Influencer

Pick one

Ambrose Mukiibi

Human Capital Optimization / Career development and youth mentorship

Career guidance and youth mentorship · Uganda

Avron Herr

PACE Career Centre,Hazina Towers

Founder and CEO · Kenya

Diana Wanjiru Kafura

Education consultant · Kenya

Douglas Wanjala

The Bold Career View

Career and job-search content creator · Kenya

Jay Walemba

JCVs

Career development · Kenya

Khelia Keza

BCB

CEO · Burundi

Dr Mercy Maina

The College of Career Guidance and Development

Director - Learning, Development & Research · Kenya

Patricia Kuria

Nawiri Career Enhancement Services

Founder & Lead Career Analyst · Kenya

Sylvia Ohaga-Murage

Sylvia Coaches/Ramani Careers

Founder & Principal Coach/Co-Founder of Ramani Careers · Kenya

Dr. Timothy Mumo

Mumo Careers Network

Founder and CEO · Kenya

Umwiza Consolée

Gracious Companion Ltd

Career development and professional empowerment · Rwanda

Victoria Wilson Mabuba

Lumina Careers

Career coach · Tanzania

Public & Private Sector

Career Mentor of the Year

Pick one

Africa Academy for Careers (AAC) – Senior Mentor

Rwanda

Mr. Cherukut Fred Toskin

Uganda National Students Association

Executive Secretary · Uganda

Prof. Eugène Rutembesa

East Africa Career Development Association

Rwanda

Eva Nabasumba Mubiru

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme

Principal Academics & Career Development Officer · Uganda

Joas Irahoza

BCB

Managing Partner

Judith Moraa Nyakwara

Education For All Children

Placement & Career Development Manager · Kenya

Lewis Wachira

Patanisha Africa

CEO · Kenya

Naomi Nyaboga, MPRSK

The University of Nairobi

Chief Information Officer · Kenya

Dr. Neema Nyambuli Witts

Ignite Youth Future Organization (IYF)

IYF's mentor · Tanzania

Njeri Jomo

Kenya Women in Insurance [KWIIN]

President · Kenya

Dr. Patrick Murugami

Breakthrough Leadership Transformation (BLT)

Founder and CEO · Kenya

People Matters Rwanda

Rwanda

Scolar Odhiambo

Enact Youth Skills

Managing Partner - Operations · Kenya

Susan Darya

Ma'Taji Career Development Centre

Founder and CEO · Kenya

Virginiah Gitome

Yugrow Careers Consulting

Founder · Kenya

Public & Private Sector

CEO of the Year

Pick one

Abdi Mohamed

I&M Bank Kenya

CEO · Kenya

Dr. Ahmed S. Takoy

Kush Bank Plc

CEO · South Sudan

Bernard Beya

Liquid Intelligent Technologies DRC

CEO · DR Congo

Ms. Carole Kariuki, EBS, MBS

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)

CEO · Kenya

Prof. Charles Ochieng' Ong'ondo

KICD

CEO · Kenya

Dr. Eldah N. Onsomu

Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Executive Director/Board Secretary · Kenya

Floris Mizero

BCAB

CEO · Burundi

Mr. Geoffrey Odundo

Nation Media Group PLC

MD & CEO · Kenya

Gideon Muriuki

Co-operative Bank of Kenya

CEO · Kenya

Jacqueline Mugo

Federation of Kenya Employers

CEO · Kenya

Dr James Mwangi

Equity Group Holdings

CEO · Kenya

Dr. James Mwirigi Mworia, MBS

National Infrastructure Fund (NIF)/Chancellor Machakos University

CEO · Kenya

Jane Karuku

East African Breweries Limited

CEO · Kenya

Josiah Moriasi

Youth Enterprise Development Fund

CEO · Kenya

KK Mutai

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

CEO · Kenya

Mohamed Aden Farah

Hormuud Telecom

CEO · Somalia

Neema Kezilahabi

AfroClean Energy Company Limited

CEO · Tanzania

FCPA Prof. Nicholas K. Letting’, PhD, EBS,HSC

KASNEB

CEO · Kenya

Njeri Jomo

Jubilee Health Insurance

CEO · Kenya

Olive Zaitun Kigongo

Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

CEO · Uganda

Peter Ndegwa

Safaricom PLC

CEO · Kenya

Regis Rugemansharo

Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB)

CEO · Rwanda

Sylvia Mulinge

MTN Uganda

CEO · Uganda

Vimal Shah

Bidco Africa

GCEO · Kenya

Public & Private Sector

Education Philanthropist of the Year

Pick one

Dr. Aruna Varssani

Together For Better Foundation

Founder · Kenya

Prof. Charles M. Mulli

Mully Children’s Family

Founder · Kenya

Dominic Muasya

Kenya Education Fund

Executive Director and Co-Founder · Kenya

Hammis Kiggundu

HAM Group of Companies

CEO · Uganda

Idrisa Kiryowa

The Idrisa Foundation

Founder · Uganda

Dr. James Mwangi

Equity Group Holdings

CEO · Kenya

Joseph Katihabwa

Burundi Education Foundation (BEF)

Founder · Burundi

Mama Clementina Foundation (MCF)

Founded by Dr. Maria Josephine Kasindi Kamm ("Mama Kamm")

Tanzania

Dr. Manu Chandaria

Chandaria Foundation

Founder · Kenya

Monica Dan

Volunteers Foundation

Kenya

Ndung'u Nyoro

Afecto Foundation

Founder and Executive Director · Kenya

Hon. Selina Kingalame

Selina Kingalame Foundation

Founder · Tanzania

Dr. Sina Gérard

SINA Gerard Foundation

Founder · Rwanda

Public & Private Sector

Employer of the Year

Pick one

Coca-Cola

East Africa

Davis & Shirtliff South Sudan

South Sudan

Devki Group

Kenya

DHL Express

Kenya

DTB

Kenya

East African Breweries

Kenya

GMDC

GMDC Ltd

Rwanda

Jubilee Insurance

Kenya

Jubilee Insurance Burundi

Burundi

KCB Group

Kenya

Kenya Airways

Kenya

MTN Uganda

Uganda

NCBA Group

Kenya

Safaricom PLC

Kenya

State Department for Housing and Urban Development

Kenya

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Tanzania

UBA Tanzania

Tanzania

Public & Private Sector

Foundation of the Year

Pick one

Afecto Foundation

Kenya

Afya Care Foundation

Kenya

Asante Africa Foundation

Uganda

Burundi Education Foundation (BEF)

Burundi

EABL Foundation

East Africa

Equity Foundation

Kenya

Faraja Africa Foundation

Uganda

Jomo Kenyatta Foundation

Kenya

KCB Foundation

Kenya

Kenya Education Fund

Kenya

Mastercard Foundation

East Africa

Mizizi Elimu Afrika Foundation

Kenya

Mo Dewji Foundation

Tanzania

M-Pesa Foundation

Kenya

Mutesa I Royal Foundation

Uganda

Optiven Foundation

Kenya

Safaricom Foundation

Kenya

SHOFCO

Kenya

Tanzania Community Foundation Network

Kenya

Public & Private Sector

HR Firm of the Year / Recruitment Agency of the Year

Pick one

Akshar Jobs

Kenya

Brighter Monday

Kenya

Career Options Africa

Kenya

Corporate Staffing

Kenya

East Career Agency Limited

Tanzania

Future Africa Agency Ltd

Kenya

Fuzu

Kenya

HR Consulting Burundi

Burundi

International Employment Linkages (IEL)

Uganda

Job in Rwanda HRMS Ltd

Rwanda

Maisha HR

Kenya

Manpower Services Group

Kenya

MyResource

Kenya

Q-Sourcing Servtec

Uganda

Q-Sourcing Servtec South Sudan

South Sudan

Recours Four Kenya Consultants

Kenya

Sheer Logic Management Consultants

Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search

Kenya

Talent Africa

Public & Private Sector

Most Preferred Internship Company of the Year

Pick one

Absa Bank Kenya

Kenya

ActionAid International Uganda

Uganda

Amref Health Africa

South Sudan

Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Kenya

Deloitte East Africa

Kenya

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)

Kenya

Equity Bank Kenya

Kenya

I&M Group

KCB Group

Kenya

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Kenya

Microsoft Kenya

Millennium Engineers

Tanzania

Oracom Group

Rwanda

PwC Kenya

Raffsoft Limited

Uganda

Safaricom PLC

Kenya

Stanbic Bank Kenya

Public & Private Sector

HR Leader of the Year

Pick one

Adow Mohamed Adan

Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development

Director of Human Resource Management · Somalia

Beatrice Kipng'ok-Kandie, CHRP (K)

KenGen

General Manager, Corporate Services · Kenya

Claire Kaligirwa

ENGIE Energy Access Africa, Rwanda

Head of Human Resources · Rwanda

David Ssegawa

Trinyd Consulting

Chief Executive Officer

Florence Nyokabi

Safaricom

Group Chief People Officer / Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Galina Kaneza, SPHRi

Ecobank Rwanda

Head of Human Resources · Rwanda

Helda Aburi

Head: HR & Corporate Services · South Sudan

Prof. John C. Munene

Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Director of the PhD Programme and Managing Director of the Graduate Research Centre · Uganda

Kabale Tache Arero, MBS

National Land Commission (NLC)

CEO and Secretary · Kenya

Lilian Ngala

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)

Human Resources Director · Kenya

Michael Kawesa-Ssekadde

MTN Uganda

General Manager of Human Resources

Miranda Naiman, CDir

Empower

Founder and Managing Partner · Tanzania

Paul Rumanda Rugambwa

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University

President of the Human Resource Managers' Association of Uganda · Uganda

Priscah Muasya

Quickmart

Head of Human Resources

Quresha Abdullahi

Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya

Executive Director · Kenya

Sandrine Iyamuremye

Burundi Interbank

Director of Human Capital

Susan Kakai, CHRP

Sanlam Life Insurance

Head of Human Capital · Kenya

Media & Journalism

Career Impact Journalist of the Year

Pick one

Alex Bitekeye

TSNO

Tanzania

Alfred Zacharia

Mwananchi Communications

Tanzania

Alice Kagina

The New Times Rwanda

Rwanda

Andrew Kyamagero

Nation Media Group

Uganda

Bwire Mukebezi

Daily News

Tanzania

Charles Mwaniki

Business Daily

Kenya

Daniel Sabiiti

Kigali Today

Rwanda

Dominic Omondi

Business Daily

Kenya

Edwin George Owino

Mqulz African Eye

Kenya

Edwin Musoni

The New Times

Rwanda

Elisha Magolanga

Mwananchi Communications

Tanzania

Emmanuel Too

Royal Media Services

Kenya

Flora Nducha

Frankline Sunday

Standard Group

Kenya

Gideon Charles

IPP Media

Tanzania

Ismail Musa Ladu

Nation Media Group Uganda

Uganda

Jacob Mosenda

Mwananchi Communications

Tanzania

Jasmine Wambui

Royal Media Services

Kenya

John Masaba

Vision Group

Uganda

Julians Amboko

Royal Media Services

Kenya

Julius Bizimungu

The New Times Rwanda

Rwanda

Julius Businge

The Independent Uganda

Uganda

Lillian Timbuka

IPP Media

Tanzania

Lucy Wanjiru

Nation Media Group

Kenya

Masoud Kipanya

Clouds FM

Tanzania

Millard Ayo

MillardAyo.com

Rwanda

Munda Wandere

Nation Media Group

Kenya

Nelson Mandela Muhoozi

New Vision

Uganda

Noah Kipkemboi

Standard Group

Kenya

Paul Murungi

Daily Monitor

Uganda

Pauline Kitupile

Azam Media

Tanzania

Rosemary Mirondo

Business Reporter · Tanzania

Sarah Achen Kibisi

Workers' Eye

Tanzania

Stephen Otage

Daily Monitor

Uganda

Sudhir Byaruhanga

Nation Media Group

Uganda

Terryanne Chebet

Kenya

Wycliffe Muga

Daily Nation Columnist

Kenya

Media & Journalism

Career Impact Media House of the Year

Pick one

KBC

MediaMax

Nation Media Group

Radio Africa

Royal Media Services

The Standard Group

Media & Journalism

Career Impact Digital Creator of the Year

Pick one

Bryan Mwenda

Cent Warrior

Good Joseph

Llewellyn Ouya

Mary Moraa

Mwatha Njoroge

Pius Muchiri

Susan Wanjiku

Tr. Tabby Wothaya

Tonee Ndungu

Wambugu wa Kamau

Where we are

Awards timeline.

The current stage lights up automatically, so you always know what’s next.

12 Sep – 17 Oct 2026 · Closed

Nominations

The public nominates outstanding individuals and institutions.

18 – 27 Oct 2026

Shortlisting & Review

The awards committee selects finalists in each category.

28 Oct – 4 Nov 2026 New date

Public Voting

Vote for your preferred finalist in the Student, Career Mentor, Career Influencer and Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution awards.

12 Nov 2026 · KICC

Winners Announced

Winners are celebrated at the Uongozi Career Awards Gala.

The process

How voting will work.

Voting will cover all five award categories. Finalists are being confirmed now — on 28 October this page will be updated with the candidates and a simple way to cast your vote.

Students Academia / Skills Institutions Other Individual Awards Public / Private Sector Media & Journalism

1. Nominations submitted

The public nominates outstanding individuals and institutions across five categories.

2. Shortlisting & review

Our awards committee reviews every nomination and selects the finalists.

3. Public voting

The public votes for their preferred finalist in each open award to help determine the winners.

Status

Public voting
is open.

Thank you for 160 nominations! Public voting is now open for the Student awards, Career Mentor, Career Influencer and Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution until 4 November, 11:59 pm EAT. Every KES 10 is one vote, with no limit. Finalists in the other categories are listed on this page for recognition.

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